Pakistan Begins UNSC Presidency For July From Today

<p>Islamabad, Jul 1 (PTI) Pakistan on Tuesday said that it assumed the Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July with a &ldquo;sense of purpose, humility and conviction&rdquo; to promote respect of law and multilateralism.</p>
<p>The presidency of the Security Council – the world body’s power centre – is part of Pakistan’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, which began in January 2025.</p>
<p>Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member with overwhelming support of the UN membership, securing 182 votes out of 193. The presidency rotates monthly among its 15 members, in alphabetical order.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Pakistan undertakes this responsibility with a deep sense of purpose, humility and conviction. Our approach will continue to remain anchored in the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, respect for international law, and a steadfast commitment to multilateralism,&rdquo; the Foreign Office said in a statement.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Pakistan’s Presidency will be transparent, inclusive and responsive,&rdquo; Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad told the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) correspondent at the UN, as he prepared to face the challenges ahead.</p>
<p>Ambassador Iftikhar, who will preside over the Council meetings on key global issues in July, said he was fully aware of the complex geo-political scenario, growing instability and threats to international peace and security, marked by rising conflicts and deepening humanitarian crises.</p>
<p>He has already met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and briefed him on the Council’s programme of work in July. &ldquo;As a country that has consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomacy, Pakistan brings a principled and balanced perspective to the Security Council’s work shaped by its own experience, and longstanding contribution to UN’s peacekeeping and peace-building efforts,&rdquo; the Pakistani envoy said in the interview.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We look forward to working with all Council members for collective, timely action by the Council in line with its primary responsibility under the Charter and expectations of broader UN membership,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p>The Foreign Office statement further said that the Presidency will convene two high-level signature events during July: an open debate on ‘Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes’, to be held on July 22; and a briefing on ‘Cooperation between the United Nations and Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)’, scheduled for July 24.</p>
<p>Both meetings will be chaired by Ishaq Dar, Pakistan&rsquo; Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, who will also preside over the quarterly open debate on the Question of Palestine on July 23, it added.</p>
<p>FO also said that Pakistan looks forward to working closely with all Council members to promote timely and united action, in line with the Council&rsquo;s Charter responsibilities and the expectations of the international community.</p>
<p>Pakistan’s earlier terms on the Council were in 2012-13, 2003-04, 1993-94, 1983-84, 1976- 77, 1968-69 and 1952-53. PTI SH NPK NPK</p>
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