United Nations: Pakistan commenced its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, focusing on promoting the right to self-determination for peoples under foreign occupation.

According to Kashmir Media Service, Ambassador Munir Akram announced on the X platform that Pakistan will actively contribute to the Council by upholding the principles and purposes of the UN Charter. He noted that Pakistan will collaborate with other Council members to foster peace and security.

A flag-raising ceremony for the new members—Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama, and Somalia—will be held at the UN headquarters in New York. These nations replaced Japan, Ecuador, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland, whose terms concluded at the end of 2024.

Pakistan is set to preside over the 15-member Council in July, as per the alphabetical rotation of member states. This presidency allows Pakistan to influence the Security Council’s agenda. Additionally, Pakistan will join the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al Qaida Sanctions Committee, tasked with designating terrorists and imposing sanctions.

This marks Pakistan’s eighth term on the Council, with previous terms spanning from 1952 to 2013. Over the years, Pakistan has been active in promoting the UN Charter’s principles and contributing to international peace, including its significant role in UN peacekeeping missions worldwide.

Elected by the General Assembly in June 2024, Pakistan takes over the Asian seat from Japan. Ambassador Akram emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing global and regional peace and security during its tenure.