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Business Recorder
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan assumes UNSC's Presidency for July: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July 2025, Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan announced here on Tuesday. Pakistan undertakes this responsibility with a deep sense of purpose, humility and conviction, he added. '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,' Ambassador Khan remarked. As a country that has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy, Pakistan brings to the Security Council an objective, principled and balanced perspective shaped by its foreign policy, past experience at the Council and its long-standing contributions to the maintenance of international peace and security including through UN peacekeeping and peace-building efforts, the FO spokesperson highlighted. Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed will preside over the meetings on key global issues during the month of July. In preparing the Council's Programme of Work for July, Pakistan has pursued a transparent, balanced and consultative approach. We are mindful of the multiple, interlocking challenges to international peace and security across the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and other regions. The immense human cost of these crises demands a Security Council that is responsive, credible and effective. During its Presidency, Pakistan will promote substantive and action-oriented deliberations. Inclusive engagement will be ensured and constructive dialogue fostered across all agenda items. Pakistan remains committed to serving as a bridge between the Security Council and the broader UN membership, guided by the belief that maintenance of international peace and security is a shared responsibility. 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 Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)', scheduled for July 24. Both meetings will be chaired by Senator Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, who will also preside over the quarterly open debate on the Question of Palestine on 23 July 2025. Pakistan looks forward to working closely with all Council members to promote timely and united action, in line with the Council's Charter responsibilities and the expectations of the international community. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan takes on this responsibility with humility, conviction and profound commitment to the UN Charter, international law, and multilateralism. 'Our presidency comes at a time of escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises across the world. We will strive to steer the Security Council towards responsive and effective action grounded in dialogue, diplomacy and peaceful dispute resolution,' he added. 'Pakistan looks forward to working with all UN members to pursue inclusive, balanced, and action-oriented outcomes,' he remarked. It is worth mentioning here that Security Council's presidency is part of Pakistan's two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, which began in January 2025. The presidency rotates monthly among its 15 members, in alphabetical order. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Pakistan starts UN Security Council presidency from July 1 for the month
Pakistan on Tuesday (July 1, 2025) said that it assumed the Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July with a 'sense of purpose, humility and conviction' to promote respect of law and multilateralism. 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. 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. '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,' the Foreign Office said in a statement. 'Pakistan's Presidency will be transparent, inclusive and responsive,' 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. 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. He has already met with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and briefed him on the Council's programme of work in July. '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,' the Pakistani envoy said in the interview. '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,' he added. 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. Both meetings will be chaired by Ishaq Dar, Pakistan' 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. 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's Charter responsibilities and the expectations of the international community. Pakistan's earlier terms on the Council were in 2012-13, 2003-04, 1993-94, 1983-84, 1976- 77, 1968-69 and 1952-53.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Pak begins UN Security Council presidency; pledges transparency, multilateralism
Pakistan on Tuesday said that it had assumed the Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July with a 'sense of purpose, humility and conviction' to promote respect of law and 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 was elected as a non-permanent member with the overwhelming support of the UN membership, securing 182 votes out of 193. The presidency rotates monthly amongst its 15 members, in alphabetical order. 'Pakistan undertakes this responsibility with a deep sense of purpose, humility and conviction. Our approach will remain anchored in the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, respect for international law, and a steadfast commitment to multilateralism,' the Foreign Office said in a statement.'Pakistan's Presidency will be transparent, inclusive and responsive,' Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad told the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) correspondent at the UN, as he prepared to face the challenges Iftikhar, who will preside over the Council meetings on key global issues in July, said he was fully aware of the complex geopolitical scenario, growing instability and threats to international peace and security, marked by rising conflicts and deepening humanitarian has already met with UN Secretary General Antnio Guterres and briefed him on the Council's programme of work in July.'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,' the Pakistani envoy said in the interview.'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,' he 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 Organisations: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)', scheduled for July meetings will be chaired by Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's 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 also said that Pakistan looks forward to working closely with all Council members to promote timely and united action, in line with the Council's Charter responsibilities and the expectations of the international earlier terms on the Council were in 2012-13, 2003-04, 1993-94, 1983-84, 1976- 77, 1968-69 and 1952-53.- Ends
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
FO says looks forward to working with members as Pakistan assumes UNSC presidency for July
Pakistan said on Tuesday that it looked forward to working closely with all Council members to promote timely and united action as it assumed presidency of the United Nations Security Council for July. In a statement, the Foreign Office (FO) said that Pakistan will undertake this responsibility with a deep sense of purpose, humility and conviction. and its 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. 'As a country that has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy, Pakistan brings to the Security Council an objective, principled and balanced perspective shaped by its foreign policy, past experience at the Council and its long-standing contributions to the maintenance of international peace and security including through UN peacekeeping and peace-building efforts,' the statement said. It added that Pakistan has pursued a transparent, balanced and consultative approach and was mindful of the multiple, interlocking challenges to international peace and security across the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and other regions. The immense human cost of these crises demands a Security Council that is responsive, credible and effective, the FO said. Historic moment: Pakistan to assume UNSC presidency next month 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 22 July, the press release said. A briefing on 'Cooperation between the United Nations and Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)' is also scheduled for 24 July. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar will chair the meetings and will also preside over the quarterly open debate on the Question of Palestine on 23 July 2025.
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia should act on this definitive legal report on Palestine
IN mid-2023, the United Nations quietly released one of the most consequential legal studies on the Question of Palestine in recent history. Unlike the usual stream of resolutions and policy statements, this was no ordinary publication. It was a formal legal study – one of only a handful ever commissioned by the UN – produced by leading international legal scholars. Its findings were sharp, direct, and unambiguous. And almost immediately, it was buried. Buried, I believe, not for irrelevance but because of its clarity. It was too precise. Too damning. Too actionable. Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters. RM12.33/month RM8.63/month Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters. Free Trial For new subscribers only
