Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN Urges Resolution on Kashmir Dispute

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Pakistan's Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has emphasized the need for resolving the Kashmir dispute, which he believes is causing tensions and frictions between India and Pakistan. As the UNSC president for July, he called on the Security Council and its permanent members to take responsibility for implementing their resolutions on the issue. The ambassador also announced that Pakistan will convene two signature events during its presidency, including a high-level debate on promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has urged the UNSC and its permanent members to resolve the Kashmir dispute, which he sees as a major source of tension between India and Pakistan.
  • The ambassador emphasized that resolving the dispute is not solely the responsibility of Pakistan, but also of the Security Council and its permanent members.
  • Pakistan will convene two signature events during its presidency: a high-level debate on promoting international peace and security through multilateralism and peaceful settlement of disputes on July 22, and a debate on UN-OIC cooperation on July 24.
  • The debates will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, who will also preside over the quarterly open debate on Palestine on July 23.
  • The ambassador highlighted the importance of peaceful settlement of disputes, sovereignty, respect for international law, and multilateralism, as outlined in the UN Charter.
  • The Kashmir dispute has been on the UNSC agenda for decades, with several resolutions granting the Kashmiri people their right to self-determination.

Statistics:

  • Pakistan is currently serving as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for a two-year term.
  • The UN Security Council has pronounced on the Kashmir dispute in several resolutions, granting the Kashmiri people the right to self-determination.
  • The Kashmir dispute has been on the UNSC agenda for over 70 years.

Sources:

  • UN Security Council meeting
  • UN Headquarters press conference
  • Pakistan Mission to the UN