**Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Urges UN Reform and Warns of Regional Threats in Meeting with UNGA President**
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Philémon Yang in New York to reaffirm Pakistan’s support for multilateralism and call for urgent UN reforms. Their discussion highlighted global and regional challenges, with particular emphasis on increasing threats to peace in South Asia and the need for a revitalized, inclusive, and responsive United Nations.
During their wide-ranging talks, Senator Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the core principles of multilateral governance and underscored the UN’s crucial role in maintaining international peace and security. He emphasized the necessity of structural reforms within the UN system—especially the Security Council—to ensure that it remains democratic, representative, and capable of confronting today’s pressing issues.
Both leaders exchanged perspectives on key international developments, including ongoing crises in the Middle East, the situation in Iran, and stability in Afghanistan. They agreed on the importance of sustainable development and the need for collective efforts to address the United Nations’ global agenda effectively.
Senator Dar praised President Yang’s stewardship in advancing the Pact for the Future and the UN80 Initiative, aimed at strengthening the world body ahead of its 80th anniversary. He advocated for alignment and synergy between these initiatives to chart a cohesive and ambitious course for the United Nations’ future.
A significant part of the dialogue was devoted to Pakistan’s security concerns arising from regional tensions. Senator Dar voiced serious reservations about India’s conduct, citing continued aggressive policies, disinformation campaigns, and violations of the Indus Waters Treaty. He strongly condemned what he described as India’s illegal actions in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and accused India of sponsoring terrorism through proxies that target Pakistan. The Deputy Prime Minister called on the international community to acknowledge and respond to these developments, warning they pose a serious threat to regional peace and stability.
Senator Dar reiterated that Pakistan seeks peaceful resolution of all outstanding disputes with India through dialogue grounded in international law, relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and the principles enshrined in the UN Charter.
In response, UNGA President Philémon Yang emphasized his commitment to promoting peace, sustainable development, and inclusive multilateralism under the framework of the United Nations. He outlined his vision for a revitalized UN that remains at the heart of efforts to address global challenges in the twenty-first century.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing a shared determination to enhance collaboration and reinforce the multilateral system to address common international concerns and promote a more effective and representative United Nations.
