UN adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on ‘peaceful dispute settlement’

ISLAMABAD:

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a Pakistan-sponsored resolution titled “Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes,” marking a significant diplomatic achievement during Pakistan’s presidency of the Council for July.

The adoption of the resolution, presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, was hailed as a landmark development in advancing international peace and security.

According to an official release, the resolution underscores the importance of preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, in line with the principles of the UN Charter.

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Resolution 2788 (2025) seeks to enhance the role of mechanisms outlined under Chapter VI of the UN Charter, encouraging member states to prioritise peaceful means for resolving disputes. It further urges nations to implement relevant Security Council decisions aimed at facilitating peaceful settlements.

The resolution also calls on both UN member states and the organisation itself to explore early diplomatic engagement, mediation, dialogue facilitation, and confidence-building measures at international, regional, and subregional levels.

It encourages enhanced cooperation between regional organisations and the UN in efforts to prevent the escalation of disputes and promote sustainable peace.

Pakistan, currently serving as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to multilateralism and the peaceful resolution of international disputes.

Islamabad termed the adoption of its resolution as a meaningful contribution to global peace and stability, aligning with its foreign policy objectives.

Meanwhile, on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, Deputy Prime Minister Dar held a meeting with Austria’s Special Envoy for Global Affairs, Peter Launsky.

Both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral ties and discussed avenues for further cooperation, particularly in education, tourism, and business.

Launsky appreciated the contributions of the Pakistani diaspora to Austria’s economy and social cohesion.

The two also reaffirmed their countries’ close collaboration in multilateral platforms, with Austria commending Pakistan’s constructive role on the Security Council, especially during its current presidency.

A day earlier, Dar also met UN Secretary General António Guterres at UN Headquarters, where he raised concerns over India’s ongoing violations of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

He described the violations as a threat to regional stability and urged the United Nations to play a proactive role in upholding international agreements.

The deputy prime minister also drew attention to a range of critical issues, including the long-standing Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the threat posed by externally sponsored terrorism in Pakistan.

Reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to the UN Charter, Dar emphasised Pakistan’s pursuit of peace through diplomacy and dialogue.

He pointed to the recent high-level Council debates on multilateralism and peaceful dispute resolution — as well as the meeting on UN-OIC cooperation convened under Pakistan’s presidency — as evidence of the country’s active engagement in global peace efforts.