NEW YORK:
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Wednesday called for an inclusive dialogue and cooperative diplomacy over confrontation amid times of growing turbulence across the world as “the cost of unresolved disputes, long-running conflicts, unilateral actions, and disregard for international law are being felt in every region”.
In his address delivered at the reception hosted by Pakistan’s Mission in New York on the occasion of Pakistan’s Presidency of the UN Security Council, the DPM emphasized Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to multilateralism, peaceful dispute resolution, and the foundational principles of the UN Charter.
Speaking to diplomats, UN officials and representatives of member states, Dar underscored that at the heart of Pakistan’s foreign policy was a firm belief in multilateralism and the rule of international law. “The purposes and principles enshrined in the UN Charter, especially the peaceful settlement of disputes and the non-use or threat of force, are foundational to the United Nations and indispensable for a just international order,” he stated.
“The Security Council must be seen not only as a chamber of reaction but as a forum of prevention, problem-solving, and principled leadership,” he asserted.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s active diplomatic engagement, the Deputy Prime Minister said the country remains committed to working with partners around the world to advance the shared goals of peace, development, and human rights.
