ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will preside over a high-level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate on Tuesday, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to multilateral diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of international disputes.
The open debate, titled “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes,” is the first of two signature events planned by Pakistan during its presidency of the Security Council this month.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to brief Council members, followed by statements from other member states. The meeting will underscore the role of the UN Charter in fostering dialogue and cooperation amid rising global tensions.
“The signature event reaffirms Pakistan’s unwavering belief in multilateralism and the UN Charter principle of peaceful settlement of disputes,” Pakistan’s foreign ministry said in a statement.
Dar is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with senior officials, including the Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning, the UK Minister for Africa, the UN Commonwealth and Multilateral Affairs lead and the Foreign Minister of Thailand. He will also give an interview to a foreign media outlet.
Additionally, Dar will attend a reception hosted by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN for select ambassadors and senior UN officials.
