Islamabad (Agencies), June 30, 2025 — Pakistan has formally assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July 2025, marking its eighth term as an elected member of the 15-member body. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to the UN Charter, international law, and a multilateral approach to conflict resolution.
“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,” Dar posted on X.
During its tenure, Pakistan will convene and lead several key sessions. Among them:
- July 22: High-level debate on Maintenance of International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes
- July 23: Quarterly open debate on the situation in Palestine
- July 24: High-level session on Cooperation between the UN and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Dar emphasized that Pakistan would work inclusively with all member states to ensure balanced, action-oriented outcomes.
Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan echoed this stance, stating that Pakistan’s presidency would be guided by the principles of transparency, inclusivity, and respect for international norms. He underscored Pakistan’s role as a longstanding contributor to UN peacekeeping and peace-building efforts, and its advocacy for diplomacy over confrontation.
“The immense human cost of ongoing conflicts demands a Council that is responsive, credible, and effective,” the spokesperson said. “We aim to foster substantive deliberations and promote inclusive engagement across all agenda items.”
Pakistan’s presidency is seen as an opportunity to bridge global divides and emphasize cooperative solutions to complex international challenges.