Pakistan takes over rotating presidency of UNSC

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of July 2025. Pakistan undertakes this responsibility with deep purpose, humility and conviction.

“Our approach will continue to be steadfast in upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, respect for international law and multilateralism,” the Foreign Office said.

As a country that has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy, Pakistan presents a purposeful, principled and balanced approach to the Security Council that is informed by its foreign policy, past experience in the Council and its long-standing contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security, including through UN peacekeeping and peacekeeping efforts.

In preparing the Council’s programme of work for July, Pakistan has adopted a transparent, balanced and consultative approach. We are aware of the multiple, interconnected challenges facing international peace and security in the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and other regions. The immense human cost of these crises demands a Security Council that is responsive, credible and effective.

During its presidency, Pakistan will promote substantive and action-oriented dialogue. Inclusive engagement will be ensured across all agenda items and constructive dialogue will be fostered. Pakistan is committed to serving as a bridge between the Security Council and the broader UN membership, guided by the conviction that maintaining international peace and security is a shared responsibility.

The Presidency will host two high-level signature events during July: an open debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts”, to be held on 22 July. and a briefing on “Cooperation between the United Nations and Regional and Sub-regional Organizations: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)”, scheduled for 24 July. Both meetings will be chaired by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, who will also chair the quarterly open debate on the question of Palestine on July 23, 2025.

Pakistan looks forward to working with all members of the Council to promote timely and united action in line with the Council’s Charter obligations and the expectations of the international community.