New york: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has emphasized the need for peaceful settlement of disputes, multilateralism, inclusive dialogue and respect for international law to achieve global peace and security.
Speaking at a reception hosted by Pakistan's Mission in New York on the Occasion of Pakistan's Presidency of the UN Security Council, Ishaq Dar stated that the world must choose cooperation over confrontation and diplomacy over force to address mounting global challenges. He affirmed that Pakistan stands ready to work with the international community to advance these shared goals.
Ishaq Dar said that at the core of Pakistan's foreign policy is our firm commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations. The purposes and principles enshrined in the UN Charter, especially peaceful settlement of disputes and non-use or threat of force are foundational to the UN. They are indispensable for a just international order.
Ishaq Dar said that these same guiding principles continue to shape our contributions to the Council's work, including in our Presidency this month, both in deliberations and in action.
He said that this is a time of growing turbulence in the world, where the costs of unresolved disputes, long running conflicts, unilateral actions, and disregard for international law are being felt in every region of the world.
Ishaq Dar said that we believe that global peace and security can only be achieved through multilateralism, peaceful settlement of disputes, inclusive dialogue, and respect for international law. Against this backdrop, as you know, Pakistan has chosen to place the focus of its Presidency on three priorities:
First, Peaceful settlement of disputes, a core principle of the Charter, but one too often sidelined. The high-level open debate and the UN Security Council Resolution 2788 unanimously adopted earlier today, reflects that priority.
Second, multilateralism - we see multilateralism not as a slogan, but as a necessity. The Security Council must be seen not only as a chamber of reaction, but a forum of prevention, problem-solving, and principled leadership.
Third, cooperation between the UN and regional organizations, particularly the OIC. With 57 Member States, the OIC is a vital partner in global peace-building. We look forward to enhancing this cooperation further at the upcoming Council briefing with the OIC on 24 July.
He said that Pakistan remains actively engaged with Member States, our friends and our partners here at the United Nations, and around the world to advance our shared objectives of peace and development. He said that this engagement and commitment transcends the Security Council across the UN system.
Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan is a leading voice in the global climate and development discourse - from the General Assembly to the ECOSOC and elsewhere. Pakistan has championed the strengthening of the three pillars of the United Nations - peace and security, development and human rights and supported reform of the United Nations to make our organization stronger, more effective, and more responsive to the interests and priorities of the general membership.
He said that Pakistan has also presented its candidature for election to the Human Rights Council for the term 2026-28.
Ishaq Dar said that our engagement with the Human Rights Council is guided by the idea of 'TRUCE' - i.e. Tolerance, Respect, Universality, Consensus-building and Engagement.
He said that Pakistan's candidature is endorsed by the Asia Pacific Group and we hope to count on your valuable support.
'In conclusion, my message is that in a world facing deepening divisions and mounting challenges, we must choose cooperation over confrontation, and diplomacy over force. Pakistan stands ready to work with all of you to advance these common goals' he said.
Meanwhile Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with a group of businessmen and investors in New York.
The DPM/FM shared a perspective on Pakistan's significantly improved economic landscape, highlighting strategic initiatives like the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), streamlined processes for investors across priority sectors including agriculture, IT, minerals, energy, and tourism.
He emphasised the critical role of the diaspora towards realising the trade, investment, and economic ties between Pakistan and the U.S. He encouraged the participants to explore diverse investment opportunities in Pakistan with a view to leveraging the large consumer base, young population, growing digital economy, and advantageous geographic positioning towards mutually rewarding outcomes.
The participants expressed their commitment to fostering deeper economic collaboration and long-term investment engagement between the two countries.