NEW YORK – Pakistan has backed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution urging immediate de-escalation and restraint between India and Pakistan, amid rising tensions and fears of a broader regional conflict.
The resolution was discussed in a closed-door UNSC session, held under the agenda item titled “The India-Pakistan Question,” and was initiated at Pakistan’s request following a sharp deterioration in bilateral ties after the recent Pahalgam incident.
During the session, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, urged the Security Council and the UN Secretary-General to take proactive measures rather than act as mere observers. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace while warning that the country retains the right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
“We are committed to peace, but we are also prepared to defend our sovereignty and vital interests,” the ambassador stated.
Ambassador Ahmad also cautioned against what he termed “provocative rhetoric” and “military posturing” from India, which he said were aggravating an already fragile regional situation. He strongly opposed Indian suggestions of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, describing any such move as a potential act of aggression.
The UNSC members collectively expressed concern over the rising hostility and called for both countries to engage in meaningful dialogue. The resolution, while not binding, is viewed as a diplomatic signal for the need to prioritise diplomacy over confrontation.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres also issued a statement calling for “maximum restraint” and encouraging both nations to avoid further provocation. He stressed that the current situation poses one of the gravest threats to peace and stability in South Asia in recent years.
The move at the UN underscores Pakistan’s strategy to seek international engagement and support in defusing tensions with India, especially at a time when cross-border incidents, political rhetoric, and strategic miscalculations risk escalating into a larger conflict.
Reported by PakTribune News Desk
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