Pakistan has urged the elimination or strict limitation of UN Veto Power, warning that its misuse by major powers threatens global peace. The country said the current system increases inequalities and worsens international security challenges.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmed stressed that the UN Veto Power allows powerful countries to block important decisions for political gains. He said this misuse complicates issues of international peace and security and undermines democratic processes at the UN.
“The improper use of veto makes matters of peace and security more complex,” Ahmed said. He added that power rivalries among major nations directly contribute to this problem.
Pakistan also opposed proposals to expand the number of permanent members in the Security Council. Ahmed argued that adding more permanent seats with veto authority would worsen the current imbalance and deepen geopolitical divisions. He warned that expanding veto privileges would cement inequalities and harm global stability.
Calling the UN Veto Power the “core obstacle to reform,” Pakistan said the only long-term solution is its complete removal. If abolition is not immediately possible, strict limitations should be imposed to prevent misuse. Ahmed stressed that real reforms in the Security Council cannot happen while veto powers remain unchecked.
To make the Council more democratic, Pakistan proposed doubling the number of elected non-permanent members from 10 to 20. Ahmed explained that this change would allow more countries to participate in decision-making and improve the balance of power at the UN.
“The Security Council can be made more democratic by increasing the number of elected non-permanent members,” he said, highlighting the importance of giving more nations a voice in global peace and security.
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Pakistan’s call for reform reflects growing international concern over the misuse of UN Veto Power and the need for a more fair and representative Security Council.
