The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar, arrived in New York to attend high -level signatory events of the Presidency of the UN Pakistan Security Council (UNSC), including a conference on Palestine, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Pakistan assumed the presidency of the CSNU for the month of July 2025, which makes it the eighth mandate of the country in the Security Council as a non -permanent member. Islamabad began its current two -year term as a non -permanent member in January 2025 and will serve until the end of 2026. The presidency implies an approach to multilateralism, the resolution of peaceful disputes and regional cooperation.
“VicePrimer Minister/Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, arrived in New York for an official visit from July 21 to 28, 2025,” the FO announced in a position on X.
“During the visit, it will direct high -level exclusive events under the presidency of Pakistan of the UN Security Council, will hold bilateral and multilateral meetings in New York and Washington, DC, and will represent Pakistan at the International Conference on the solution of two states, cohanted by Saudi Arabia and France.”
He added that on his arrival, FM Dar was received by Pakistan’s permanent representative before the UN, Iphtikhar and Pakistan ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh.
According to a statement of July 19 issued by the FO, it will assist a high -level conference on the “peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue and the implementation of the solution of two states”, to express the strong commitment of Pakistan and unwavering support for the right to self -determination of the Palestinian people.
The conference was originally planned for June, but was postponed due to the Iran-Israel War, which also led to the reprogramming of Dar’s visit. According The guardianThe debatable will now take place on July 28 and 29.
Since October 8, Israeli attacks have killed more than 58,000 Palestinians in Gaza. Pakistan has constantly raised his voice for the people of Palestine, asking for a high immediate, unconditional and permanent fire in Gaza.
Earlier this month, Pakistan urged UNSC not to remain “a spectator” in the midst of the deepest humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
In addition to the Palestine Conference, GIV will also preside over a high -level informative session of the UNSC, focused on improving cooperation between the UN and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
“The meeting is held as part of Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen collaboration between the OIC and the UN for the maintenance of international peace and security,” said the FO statement.
It is expected that you have several other bilateral commitments with their counterparts, as well as high UN officials, during their stay. He will also meet with the Secretary of State of the United States Marco Rubio in Washington on July 25.
