UN PICTURE RELEASED BY PAK. MISSION
Mumtaz Hussain
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong support to the United Nations (UN)’ central role in addressing global challenges, including those related to peace and security, development and climate change.
The assurance was conveyed to UN Secretary General António Guterres by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi at a meeting in New York.
During the meeting, Mr Fatemi briefed the secretary general about the priorities of Pakistan during its term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. He underscored Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to adherence to the principles of the UN Charter, including UN peacekeeping efforts.
He expressed the hope that the Pact for the Future will be fully implemented, meeting the financing needs of the developing countries to implement the SDGs and climate goals.
SAPM also briefed the secretary general about the Indian occupation of Jammu and Kashmir and the denial of self-determination to the Kashmiri people. He said Indian actions were in total disregard of international law and called for a just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with Security Council resolutions.
He also drew the UN chief’s attention towards Israeli atrocities and said that the international community should force Israel to end its brutal campaign of violence and terror against the hapless Palestinians. He stressed the need for strongly opposing proposals for the expulsion of the Palestinians from their homeland.
Mr Fatemi also highlighted cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan and called for UN support in countering terror activities in Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, the UN secretary general thanked Pakistan for its active engagement at the United Nations and its role in maintaining international peace and security through its contribution towards peacekeeping.
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