Islamabad, Pakistan has emphasized the urgency of revisiting the two-State solution for the Palestinian crisis to ensure lasting peace in the region. This viewpoint was presented at the United Nations during a debate focusing on the role of regional mechanisms in peace and security.

According to a news release by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Munir Akram, voiced the nation’s perspective during the debate. Akram asserted that the two-State solution remains the most viable route to achieving lasting peace in the Holy Land. He expressed hope that the General Assembly would intervene, given the Security Council’s past inactions. Akram called for an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access to the people of Gaza, and assurances against their displacement.

Ambassador Akram also addressed perceived shortcomings of the Security Council, attributing many of its limitations to the veto power held by the five permanent members. He criticized the Council for its inability to address significant crises, drawing parallels between its inaction in Gaza and in Jammu and Kashmir. Akram proposed that making the Security Council more representative, democratic, and accountable – by increasing representation from smaller and medium-sized states and implementing periodic elections – could lead to more effective resolutions in the future.