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Pakistan Assumes UNSC Presidency with a Deep Sense of Responsibility

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Pakistan's Foreign Office Spokesperson, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, emphasized the country's growing diplomatic profile at international and regional forums, including its upcoming UNSC Presidency. Pakistan will convene several high-level signature events in July, including an open debate on promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is currently leading Pakistan's delegation to the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Azerbaijan. Pakistan has also made significant progress in its bilateral diplomacy, with Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar having a telephonic exchange with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan assumes the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in July, with a focus on promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
  • Pakistan will preside over the quarterly open debate on the Question of Palestine on July 23rd, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
  • Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is currently in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, leading Pakistan's delegation to the 17th Summit of the ECO.
  • Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, had a telephonic exchange with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on regional developments and the upcoming ASEAN Regional Forum scheduled for July 10-11 in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Ambassador Kamran Akhtar, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, has been elected President of the 53rd Session of the Industrial Development Board (UNIDO).
  • The Court of Arbitration in the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric dispute between Pakistan and India reaffirmed its competence to continue proceedings, vindicating Pakistan's legal and moral stance.
  • Pakistan and China reaffirmed their convergence on a wide range of UN-related issues at the Fifth Round of Pakistan-China Consultations on Multilateral Issues, held on June 26th in Beijing.
  • Pakistan and India exchanged lists of prisoners on July 1st, with Pakistan sharing a list of 246 Indian or believed-to-be-Indian prisoners and India providing a list of 463 Pakistani or believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners.
  • The Pakistani government has called for the immediate release of prisoners who have completed their sentences, particularly those with confirmed nationality.
  • The health of senior Kashmiri leader Shabbir Ahmed Shah, incarcerated in India's Tihar Jail for over eight years, has deteriorated, and Pakistani authorities urge his release on humanitarian grounds.

Statistics:

  • Pakistan assumes the Presidency of the UNSC in July 2025.
  • Pakistan will convene two high-level signature events, including an open debate on promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes, on July 22nd and 24th.
  • Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has been leading Pakistan's delegation to the 17th Summit of the ECO in Azerbaijan since June 2025.
  • Pakistan and India exchanged lists of prisoners on July 1st, 2025.
  • 246 Indian or believed-to-be-Indian prisoners are being held in Pakistan, according to the list provided by Pakistan on July 1st, 2025.
  • 463 Pakistani or believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners are being held in India, according to the list provided by India on July 1st, 2025.

Sources:

  • Islamabad -- Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan on Friday highlighted Pakistan's growing diplomatic profile...

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