Pakistan Assumes Presidency of UN Security Council for July 2025

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Pakistan has taken a significant step in the diplomatic arena by assuming the role of president of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July, marking a key achievement in the country's progress. This development follows weeks after Pakistan was named vice-chair of the UNSC's Counter-Terrorism Committee, tasked with overseeing the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) concerning international anti-terror efforts. Pakistan began its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the 15-member UNSC in January, which will last for two years (2025-26). The UNSC has 15 members, with five permanent seats held by Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States. The 10 non-permanent seats are allocated by geographic region, with five replaced each year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July 2025, marking a significant achievement in the country's diplomatic progress.
  • This development comes weeks after Pakistan was named vice-chair of the UNSC's Counter-Terrorism Committee, tasked with overseeing the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) concerning international anti-terror efforts.
  • As part of its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the 15-member UNSC, which will last for two years (2025-26), Pakistan will have a significant role in shaping international peace and security.
  • The UNSC has 15 members, with five permanent seats held by Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States, and 10 non-permanent seats allocated by geographic region, with five replaced each year.
  • Pakistan's role as UNSC president comes at a time of escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises across the world, and the country will strive to steer the Security Council towards responsive and effective action grounded in dialogue, diplomacy, and peaceful dispute resolution.
  • Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Kamran Akhtar, has also been elected as President of the 53rd session of the Industrial Development Board (UNIDO), marking the first such instance for Islamabad.
  • The country's commitment to multilateralism and the UN Charter was highlighted by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who expressed Pakistan's commitment to working with international partners to address global challenges.
  • Pakistan's role in international organizations such as UNIDO has been significant, with several ongoing and planned projects worth over $350 million aimed at promoting industrial development in developing countries.

Statistics:

  • Pakistan assumes the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July 2025.
  • Pakistan begins its eighth term as a non-permanent member of the 15-member UNSC in January 2025, which will last for two years (2025-26).
  • The UNSC has 15 members, with five permanent seats held by Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States.
  • The 10 non-permanent seats of the UNSC are allocated by geographic region, with five replaced each year.
  • Pakistan's role as UNSC president comes at a time of escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises across the world.
  • The country will strive to steer the Security Council towards responsive and effective action grounded in dialogue, diplomacy, and peaceful dispute resolution.

Sources:

  • [Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's post on X]
  • [Statement by the Foreign Office on Pakistan's election as President of the 53rd session of the Industrial Development Board (UNIDO)]
  • [Statement by the Foreign Office on Pakistan's commitment to industrial development and poverty alleviation]
  • [Declaration by the Government of Pakistan on Pakistan's role in international organizations such as UNIDO]