New York, 29 August 2024 (TDI): The proliferation of global and regional conflicts like those in Gaza, Ukraine, South Asia, Africa, and the South China Sea, are stark indicators of the erosion of international peace and security order, Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Munir Akram has said, as he voiced “deep concern” over the serious challenges confronting the world.
Speaking to a group of Fulbright scholars at the Pakistan Mission on Wednesday, he highlighted the need for adhering to the principles and purposes enshrined in the UN Charter for ensuring global peace and stability.
However, he warned that persistent violations of these principles have exposed the world to unprecedented risks, stating that the failure of the multilateral system to address these conflicts highlighted the need for a renewed commitment to the core tenets of global cooperation.
The visiting Fulbright scholars belonging to different nations, including Pakistan, are studying for their Master’s and PhD degrees in different US universities.
Discussing the UN Secretary-General initiative of the Summit of the Future, which will be held in September, Ambassador Akram said that it aims to build a new global consensus for multilateral action to deal with emerging challenges.
However, he cautioned that the UN multilateral system faces inherent structural issues, such as the use of veto power, which have affected its ability to deliver on its mandate.
The Pakistani envoy identified a range of interconnected international challenges, including climate change, unequal access to development finance for developing countries, the deepening technological divide, and the looming threat of nuclear conflict.
He warned that these challenges are darkening the global security landscape and need immediate and coordinated international action.
Focusing on South Asia, the envoy reiterated that the region remains a nuclear flashpoint due to the unresolved conflict over Jammu and Kashmir.
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He highlighted the need for a just and enduring resolution to this issue to ensure regional peace and stability.
He also underlined the devastating impact of climate change, pointing to recent disasters such as super floods, cyclones and extreme heat waves as evidence of the growing threat.
