Pakistan’s statement on the #unsc Annual Report to the #unga June 05, 2026

Hinzugefügt: 2026-06-07

[00:00:00]I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan, followed by Portugal and Indonesia.

[00:00:21]>> I thank you, uh Madam President, for convening this meeting.

[00:00:26]Uh this is an important discussion, and I appreciate your understanding uh with regard to the time limits.

[00:00:36]Uh I would like to also thank the permanent representative of Colombia, President of the Security Council for the month of June, for presenting the Security Council's annual report covering the period from 1st January to 31st December 2025.

[00:00:55]The General Assembly's consideration of the Security Council's annual report, pursuant to Article 24(3) of the Charter, is an important mechanism through which the wider membership reviews the Council's performance in discharging its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.

[00:01:17]It enhances transparency, accountability, and institutional dialogue between the Council and the broader membership. As President of the Council for July 2025, Pakistan was entrusted with coordinating and drafting the introduction to this report. Our objective was to produce a substantive and analytical document that accurately reflects the Council's work, outcomes, and challenges.

[00:01:48]In preparing the report, Pakistan followed an open, constructive, and inclusive approach in line with presidential note 507 and GA resolution 79327 and in coordination with your office, Madam President, an informal meeting of the UN member states was convened on 16th of January. The exchange was candid and forward-looking.

[00:02:13]And the views shared by member states were adequately taken into account, which contributed significantly to the quality of this report.

[00:02:22]Consistent with member states' recommendations, we worked to conclude negotiations on the introductory section at an early stage.

[00:02:31]Throughout the constructive engagement of all council members, including the five out going members, agreement was reached in early February.

[00:02:41]We also express our sincere appreciation for the Secretariat, particularly the Security Council Affairs Division, for their professionalism, dedicated support, and editorial advice throughout this process.

[00:02:54]The report shows that in 2025, the Council remained actively engaged in addressing a wide range of issues relating to maintenance of international peace and security, including multiple crises and conflicts across Africa, Middle East and West Asia, South Asia, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. The Council devoted significant attention to thematic issues, including strengthening multilateralism with the UN at its center.

[00:03:25]The protection of civilians in armed conflict, pacific settlement of disputes, future of UN peace operations, women and peace and security, and cooperation with regional and subregional organizations.

[00:03:39]Despite heightened geopolitical tensions and divisions, the Council continued to play a central role in promoting stability, supporting peace processes, and reinforcing multilateral The unanimous adoption of resolution 2788 sponsored by Pakistan reflected a shared commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes and fuller utilization of charters mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution.

[00:04:10]The report highlights the continued relevance of long-standing disputes on Security Council's agenda including the question of Palestine and the Jammu and Kashmir dispute which have implications for regional and international peace and security and which must be resolved in accordance with international legitimacy and the Council's own resolutions.

[00:04:35]During the reporting period more than 20 communications concerning the India-Pakistan question were brought to the attention of the Security Council.

[00:04:43]The Council also had close consultations under this agenda item in May 2025.

[00:04:49]This underscores that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute which has remained on the Council's agenda for more than seven decades continues to engage its attention. Pakistan believes that durable peace in South Asia requires a just settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and aspirations of the Kashmiri people who must be allowed to exercise the right to self-determination promised to them by the Security Council and the international community.

[00:05:23]The continuing tragedy in the occupied Palestinian territory particularly in Gaza remained high on Council's agenda.

[00:05:31]After repeated failures to halt the bloodshed the Council adopted resolution 2803 endorsing the Gaza peace plan and offering a ray of hope. It is imperative that resolution 2803 be implemented fully and faithfully.

[00:05:50]Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, for an independent, viable, and contiguous state of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders and Al Quds Al Sharif as its capital.

[00:06:06]Madam President, the report also underscores the indispensable role of United Nations peace operations and special political missions. Pakistan is committed to strengthening peacekeeping and ensuring that peace operations are effective, adequately resourced, and responsive to evolving challenges.

[00:06:25]In 2025, the Council faced an unprecedented delay in appointment of chairs and vice chairs of subsidiary bodies, thus impacting both its functioning and effectiveness.

[00:06:39]Unfortunately, the same situation persists this year.

[00:06:43]This underscores the need to improve the working methods and selection process.

[00:06:48]Council should make this process more transparent, efficient, and predictable, and we continue our efforts in that regard.

[00:06:57]As penholder of the introduction to this year's annual report, we exerted our best efforts into making this report as comprehensive, objective, and analytical as possible.

[00:07:10]And that could be approved as a consensus product of the Council. As such, there is always room for improvement, and this is an ongoing and collective effort. Pakistan also reiterates the importance of strengthening the relationship between the Council and the General Assembly.

[00:07:29]As the most representative organ of the UN, the General Assembly plays a vital role in safeguarding the legitimacy of multilateral decision-making.

[00:07:39]Greater transparency, accountability, and interaction between the two organs are essential to ensuring that Council remains responsive to the concerns and priorities of the wider membership. The Council's elected members play an important role in that regard.

[00:07:58]Madam President, the challenges confronting the international community underscore the need for a more democratic, representative, and accountable multilateral system. The use of veto remained a concern among member states.

[00:08:13]That is why we believe that efforts to reform the Security Council and improve its working methods must be guided by the principles of accountability, equity, inclusiveness, transparency, and consensus.

[00:08:27]It is clear that expansion of individual permanent members and veto run counter to these shared objectives.

[00:08:36]We are committed to a comprehensive reform of the Security Council that corresponds to the interests of the large majority of member states and not just a few.

[00:08:48]Reform for all, privilege for none. I thank you.