Pakistan Assumes Presidency of United Nations Security Council for July 2025

Pakistan has taken on the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July 2025, marking its eighth term as a non-permanent member and its first presidency since 2013. Islamabad began its current two-year tenure on the 15-member Council in January 2025, which will continue through the end of 2026.

The presidency, while largely ceremonial without executive power, grants Pakistan the opportunity to influence the Council’s agenda and facilitate discussions during a period of significant global challenges. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, described the international landscape as marked by “growing instability, escalating conflicts, complex geopolitical and geostrategic challenges, and serious threats to international peace and security.”

Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, multilateralism, and peaceful dispute resolution. “Our presidency comes at a time of escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises worldwide. Pakistan will strive to guide the Security Council toward responsive, credible, and effective action grounded in dialogue and diplomacy,” he stated.

During its presidency, Pakistan will convene two high-level signature events: an open debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes” on July 22, and a briefing on “Cooperation between the United Nations and Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)” on July 24. Additionally, Pakistan will preside over the quarterly open debate on the Question of Palestine on July 23, spotlighting ongoing humanitarian concerns in the region.

The Foreign Office highlighted Pakistan’s objective, balanced, and consultative approach in preparing the Council’s programme of work, mindful of the multiple interlinked crises across regions including the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. Pakistan reiterated its role as a bridge between the Security Council and the broader UN membership, underscoring the shared responsibility of maintaining international peace and security.

As Pakistan assumes this important role amid a complex global environment, the international community will closely watch its efforts to promote multilateral cooperation and constructive dialogue on pressing security issues.

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