United Nations: Pakistan has officially wrapped up its month-long presidency of the United Nations Security Council, marking the end of a dynamic July that highlighted its dedication to multilateral diplomacy and the peaceful settlement of international disputes.
To mark the occasion, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, hosted a reception in New York on Thursday evening.
The event drew a large gathering of diplomats, UN officials, international journalists, and members of the Pakistani community.
Among the attendees was veteran diplomat and former UN Ambassador Munir Akram, whose presence was warmly acknowledged by Ambassador Iftikhar in his remarks.
He thanked colleagues from fellow missions for their cooperation and engagement throughout Pakistan’s presidency, and expressed special appreciation for Ambassador Akram’s enduring contributions to the country’s diplomatic mission at the UN.
During its tenure, Pakistan led several key initiatives, most notably a high-level open debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.”
The debate culminated in the unanimous adoption of a Pakistan-sponsored resolution encouraging all member states to uphold and implement UNSC resolutions as a means to resolving global conflicts through peaceful dialogue.
Another signature event was a high-level briefing focused on enhancing institutional cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The session concluded with a presidential statement signaling broad support for stronger UN-OIC engagement, especially on issues affecting Muslim-majority countries.
Pakistan also chaired the Council’s quarterly open debate on the “Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question,” where it reiterated its longstanding support for the rights of the Palestinian people and called for a fair and lasting solution to the conflict.
All key events under Pakistan’s presidency were led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, who represented Pakistan at the UN with senior-level oversight and political backing.
Pakistan began its current two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council in January 2025, and will continue to serve through the end of 2026.
