United Nations (TDI): Pakistan formally concluded its presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of July, marking the end of a significant chapter in its current term as a non-permanent member of the 15-member body.
To commemorate the occasion, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, hosted a well-attended reception in New York on Thursday evening.
The gathering brought together ambassadors from fellow UN missions, senior UN officials, diplomats, journalists, and members of the Pakistani diaspora.
Former UN Ambassador Munir Akram, a seasoned diplomat and familiar face at the United Nations, was also present at the event.
In his remarks, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar expressed appreciation to his colleagues and guests for their support and collaboration during Pakistan’s month-long presidency.
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He extended special thanks to Ambassador Akram for joining the occasion and acknowledged his longstanding contributions to Pakistan’s diplomacy at the UN.
During its presidency, Pakistan spearheaded two key high-level initiatives. The first was an open debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.”
That session concluded with the unanimous adoption of a Pakistan-sponsored resolution, urging member states to implement Security Council resolutions more effectively to resolve conflicts peacefully.
The second major event was a high-level briefing aimed at strengthening ties between the UN and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
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The session concluded with a presidential statement reflecting a consensus among Council members on the importance of enhanced cooperation between the two bodies.
Additionally, Pakistan chaired the Council’s quarterly open debate on the “Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question,” reaffirming its commitment to long-standing international concerns.
All high-level sessions during Pakistan’s presidency were presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar.
Pakistan began its current term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council in January 2025 and will continue to serve on the Council until the end of 2026.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
