Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, stated that Islamabad is fighting for admittance as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) so that it may deal with counterterrorism and Kashmir-related matters.
Speaking virtually to the members of the Pakistan Students Association Coalition (PSA) with headquarters in the US, Ambassador Akram said, “We are hopeful that we will be elected at the polls on June 6 as a non-permanent member of the UNSC.”
In addition, he stated that [being elected] will entail significant obligations for Pakistan, including leading the way in resolving our concerns over Afghanistan, Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), and counterterrorism, as well as fostering agreement on peacekeeping.
His comments coincide with the fact that Islamabad has thus far managed to obtain the support of the 55-member Asian Group for the elections that are scheduled for next month to fill five of the ten non-permanent seats on the Security Council for the year 2025–2026.
Seven times, Pakistan has been elected to the Security Council; the most recent election took place in 2013. 1952–1953, 1968–1969, 1976–1977, 1983–1984, 1993–1994, and 2003–2004 were the other instances.
The envoy further emphasized that they would be able to “articulate goals and the rights of nations that are developing and push for peace and security in the Middle East, Africa and the advancement of the right to self-determination for individuals facing foreign occupation” with this opportunity.
The envoy emphasized Islamabad’s proactive involvement in the intergovernmental organization and highlighted the country’s leadership in promoting vaccine equality and the provision of fresh funding to developing nations to help them combat the effects of COVID-19. This initiative resulted in the restructuring of debt and the suspension of interest payments by the G-20, which significantly alleviated the situation for the developing world.
