Pakistan Calls for Stronger UN-Centered International Order at Security Council Debate

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar called for renewed global commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter during a high-level Security Council debate convened under China's presidency. Speaking at the open debate on international peace and security, Dar praised Wang Yi and the Chinese leadership for organizing the session at a time when the world faces growing divisions, geopolitical tensions, and increasing disregard for international law. He said the UN Charter, created in the aftermath of global conflict, remains the moral and legal foundation of the international order. Stressing the importance of sovereignty, equality among states, peaceful dispute resolution, and self-determination, Dar described these principles as central to Pakistan's foreign policy. The foreign minister highlighted Pakistan's long-standing role within the United Nations, particularly its contributions to peacekeeping missions in some of the world's most difficult conflict zones. He reiterated Islamabad's support for diplomacy, conflict prevention, and international cooperation as the only sustainable path toward peace. Referring to Pakistan's diplomatic initiatives, Dar noted that the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2788 in July 2025, a Pakistan-sponsored resolution focused on strengthening mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of disputes. 'Diplomacy is not weakness, and dialogue is not surrender,' Dar said, emphasizing that peaceful settlement of disputes is the primary responsibility of states under the UN Charter. https://x.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/2059309158323949946?s=20 Focus on Iran and Regional Stability Addressing the situation in the Middle East, Dar said Pakistan has consistently advocated de-escalation and dialogue regarding tensions involving Iran and the wider region. He revealed that during his March visit to Beijing, Pakistan and China jointly introduced a five-point initiative aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East. Warning against another prolonged conflict, Dar said continued instability would threaten regional peace, disrupt global energy supplies, deepen humanitarian crises, and further weaken the international system. He also acknowledged the diplomatic role of countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye, and Qatar in ongoing efforts to reduce tensions and encourage negotiations. 'The world is watching, and all parties must succeed in the interest of regional and global peace,' he said. Kashmir and Palestine Raised at UN The Pakistani foreign minister also highlighted the unresolved issue of Jammu and Kashmir, calling it one of the oldest disputes on the UN agenda despite multiple Security Council resolutions guaranteeing the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination. Dar stressed that lasting peace in South Asia cannot be achieved through force or unilateral actions and urged implementation of UN resolutions through dialogue, justice, and international law. On Palestine, he reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support for the Palestinian people and called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. He criticized ongoing settlement expansion, displacement, and violence in the occupied territories, warning that the situation in the West Bank continues to deteriorate. https://x.com/FaisalzUpdates/status/2059295714698477611?s=20 Warning Against Double Standards Dar cautioned against what he described as the selective application of international law, saying double standards undermine the credibility of the United Nations and weaken trust in the global system. 'When principles are applied differently depending on the country or region, confidence in international law is eroded,' he told the Council. He called for comprehensive reforms within the Security Council, including greater representation for developing nations and improved transparency and accountability in global governance. Concluding his remarks, Dar said global peace cannot be secured solely through military means but requires addressing poverty, inequality, climate injustice, occupation, and denial of fundamental rights. 'Peace is not simply the absence of war,' he said. 'It is the presence of justice, dignity, development, and equal rights for all.' Reaffirming Pakistan's support for multilateralism and the UN-centered international system, Dar said the UN Charter remains humanity's shared framework for peace and cooperation in an increasingly polarized world.