Pakistan Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for July 2025 with Focus on Peace and Multilateralism.
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On July 1, 2025, Pakistan officially assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July, during its two-year tenure as a non‑permanent member. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad took the helm, pledging transparent, inclusive leadership focused on peace, conflict resolution, and upholding the UN Charter.
- During a press briefing at UN headquarters, Ambassador Ahmad emphasized Pakistan's commitment to “peaceful dispute resolution and international law.” Highlighting issues like the Israel-Palestine situation and regional diplomacy, he assured that the Council under Pakistan’s leadership would remain responsive to global crises.
- Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the country’s dedication to multilateral cooperation and the UN Charter. He announced two high-level sessions: one on promoting international peace and dispute settlement, and another on UN cooperation with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Main Point :- (i) Pakistan's presidency follows its eighth term on the Security Council, having been elected in June 2024 with 182 votes. The rotating presidency, while largely symbolic, empowers Islamabad to steer the agenda and tone, giving it a platform to influence deliberations on global peace and security.
(ii) The monthly presidency allows Pakistan to convene council meetings on pressing global matters. For July 2025, focus areas include raising the Israel-Palestine issue to ministerial level, addressing humanitarian crises, and strengthening UN-regional organization cooperation, especially with the OIC.
(iii) This development comes amid global turbulence—rising tensions in the Middle East, Ukraine, Africa, and South Asia. Pakistan’s rotating presidency positions it to promote diplomatic engagement, dialogue, and multilateralism at a time when global institutions face challenges of trust and effectiveness.
About Pakistan
Capital: Islamabad
President: Asif Ali Zardari
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