Pakistan Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for July 2025
ISLAMABAD / UNITED NATIONS:
Pakistan has officially assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for July 2025, marking a critical leadership moment during its 8th term (2025–26) as an elected member of the 15-member body, 24NewsHD reported on Tuesday.
Taking to social platform X, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed Pakistan’s commitment to uphold the UN Charter, international law, and multilateral cooperation.
Pakistan takes on this responsibility with humility, conviction and profound commitment, wrote Dar.
Signature Events Chaired by Pakistan:
- July 22: Maintenance of International Peace and Security through Multilateralism & Peaceful Settlement of Disputes
- July 24: Cooperation Between the UN and the OIC
- July 23: Quarterly Open Debate on Palestine
Dar’s Pledge:
Our presidency comes at a time of escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises across the world. We will strive to steer the Security Council towards responsive and effective action grounded in dialogue, diplomacy and peaceful dispute resolution.
Foreign Office Statement:
Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan reiterated that Pakistan’s approach would be rooted in:
- The UN Charter
- Respect for international law
- Balanced, transparent diplomacy
- Multilateral engagement
As a country that has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy, Pakistan brings an objective, principled and balanced perspective to the Council, said Khan.
Focus on Global Crises
Acknowledging global instability across the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, the spokesperson stressed that Pakistan will promote substantive, inclusive and action-oriented dialogue across all agenda items.
Pakistan aims to serve as a bridge between the Security Council and the broader UN membership, with a focus on promoting peace, enhancing credibility, and fostering trust among nations
