Islamabad, Pakistan – Addressing an eminent gathering today, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar sounded a stark warning: the concept of multilateral cooperation, long considered the foundation of global peace and stability, is now facing severe assault amid what he described as a “complex and dangerous” security climate across South Asia.
Dar argued that shifting global dynamics — including the rise of bloc politics, unilateral military manoeuvres, and deepening regional rivalries — have eroded trust in international institutions. He said that recent escalations, particularly unilateral moves by some states, risk dragging the region into renewed conflict if the principles of collective diplomacy and respect for international law are abandoned.
Highlighting a series of acute regional threats — from contested water treaties and territorial disputes to rising militarization and unilateral actions without international oversight — Dar cautioned that South Asia is being pushed toward instability. He stressed that instruments like the United Nations and other multilateral platforms must be strengthened, not sidelined, if further crises are to be averted.
He appealed to the global community and regional powers alike to resist “the lure of zero-sum politics.” Instead, he argued, the world must reaffirm commitment to dialogue, shared responsibility, and institutions built on cooperation rather than coercion. Pakistan, he noted, remains committed to these ideals — especially as it serves on the United Nations Security Council in 2025-2026.
Dar’s remarks come at a critical time, with growing tensions across border, water, and geopolitical fronts. Many observers believe his message serves as both a wake-up call and a call for renewed faith in diplomacy and collective action — a reminder that in an era of shifting alliances and rising uncertainty, the only viable path forward for peace is unity and cooperation.
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