Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reached New York to lead Pakistan’s engagements at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Pakistan is currently holding the presidency of the UNSC for the month of July.
This visit marks the start of a week-long series of high-level diplomatic meetings in New York and Washington. During this time, Pakistan will host two major events at the UNSC under its presidency.
Upon arrival, Ishaq Dar was welcomed by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Pakistan officially took over the UNSC presidency on July 1. The country is serving a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Council, which began in January 2025.
According to the Foreign Office, Ishaq Dar will chair an open debate at the UNSC on Tuesday. The session is titled “Promoting International Peace and Security Through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.”
This important discussion will focus on the role of diplomacy, dialogue, and international cooperation in resolving global conflicts. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to take part in the debate.
Pakistan’s presidency of the UNSC provides an opportunity to present its vision for global peace and conflict resolution. The upcoming sessions will reflect Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and peaceful engagement on the world stage.
During his visit, Ishaq Dar will also hold meetings with UN officials and representatives from other countries. These discussions aim to strengthen Pakistan’s role in international diplomacy.
With the UNSC presidency, Pakistan hopes to highlight the importance of fair and balanced solutions to ongoing global issues. The focus remains on promoting peace, supporting dialogue, and encouraging cooperation among nations.
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