United Nations (TDI): Describing United Nations Police as a cornerstone of global peacekeeping, Pakistan has called for the inclusion of its perspectives in UN’s flagship activity that helps nations in conflict transition to peace.
“Their (UN Police) insights make an important difference in improving peacekeeping operations,” Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, told United Nations Security Council which met to discuss UN support to conflict-hit countries.
“It is essential that perspectives of the UN Police be included in decision-making on peacekeeping missions, including mission planning and resourcing.”
Ambassador Akram also highlighted the need for realistic mandates to ensure the success of peacekeeping operations.
“In the situations, where a quick deployment of Formed Police Units, instead of military, is required, the deployment should be based on clear and achievable mandates and backed by adequate resources,” he said.
He added that policing in peacekeeping operations requires to evolve in a way that is capable of addressing complex, non-traditional threats involving human trafficking, organized crime, terrorism and weaponization of technology.
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In this regard, he stressed the need for employing technology to enable the UN police to fulfill its mandate.
Pakistan’s envoy said that the UN police must receive adequate training and capacity building and should use technology in its operations by utilizing tools such as Generative Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality tools, drones, surveillance equipment, and data analytics.
He added that there was also the need of prioritizing capacity building, institutional development and rebuilding local law enforcement mechanisms of the host government, to ensure lasting peace and stability, considering the important role of the UN Police in the post-conflict transitions.
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As a longstanding contributor, he said Pakistan has deployed fifty Formed Police Units in UN peace operations across Haiti, East Timor, Darfur, and Ivory Coast.
Demonstrating firm dedication to public service and global peace, 11 Pakistani police personnel have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, the Pakistani Ambassador said, adding that the current readiness of a Pakistani FPU on the Rapid Deployment Level highlights the country’s preparedness for global peacekeeping efforts.
