United Nations (TDI): Pakistan’s flag was installed in front of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) chamber on Thursday, as Pakistan began its 8th term as a non-permanent member (2025-26) of the 15-member body.
As part of the joining ceremony, flags of the 5 new incoming non-permanent members — Pakistan, along with Greece, Panama, Denmark and Somalia — were installed at UNSC’s stakeout at the UN Headquarters in New York.
The new members replaced Japan, Mozambique, Ecuador, Malta, and Switzerland whose terms expired on December 31, 2024.
Pakistan’s Alternate Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, installed the national flag in the ceremony.
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In his address, Asim Iftikhar stated that Pakistan will continue to be guided by the principles of the UN Charter such as maintenance of global peace and security and development of friendly ties among countries.
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“Islamabad will continue to advocate strongly for those under foreign occupation and oppression, championing their right to self-determination,” the envoy stated.
Pakistan, he said, was convinced that cooperative multilateralism – with the United Nations at its core – was the best way of tackling today’s multifaceted challenges.
“We need to sincerely address the basic causes of old and new disputes, prioritize discussion and diplomacy, and back confidence building at regional and international levels – to reduce tensions, stop the arms race, and enable an environment conducive for peace, stability and development,” he added.
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The envoy said that Pakistan will join hands with fellow members to vigorously pursue just and peaceful solutions to the problems on the UNSC agenda, and strive to make best use of the tools at its disposal – from conflict prevention to peacebuilding.
