Islamabad: Pakistan joins the international community in observing United Nations Day 2026, marking the eighty-first anniversary of the UN Charter. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the country’s commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, emphasizing sovereign equality, non-interference in internal affairs, self-determination, and peaceful dispute settlement.

According to Press Information Department, the Prime Minister expressed concern over violations of the UN Charter’s principles, particularly pointing to situations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Occupied Palestine. On this occasion, Pakistan honored UN peacekeepers, including those from Pakistan, who have sacrificed their lives in service. The country remains a major contributor to global peacekeeping missions, taking pride in its efforts under the Blue helmets to promote international peace.

Pakistan acknowledges the significant role of the United Nations and its various agencies in addressing global humanitarian challenges, promoting health and education, and supporting development priorities, particularly in developing nations. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and emphasized the importance of the United Nations in leading global initiatives to tackle current challenges, reaffirming Pakistan’s dedication to working with all member states towards the vision of peace and prosperity outlined in the UN Charter.