Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Thursday that Pakistan’s recent appointment for the UN key committees reaffirmed the confidence of the international community in the country’s anti -terrorist credentials.
A day ago, Pakistan was appointed president of the Committee established under Resolution 1988 (2011), which supervises the implementation of sanctions against Afghan Taliban. Pakistan was also appointed vice president of the Contractorism Committee of the Security Council (CTC), which monitors the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), a central component of the UN global anti -terrorist architecture.
In addition, Pakistan will serve as co -president of two important subsidiary agencies: the informal work group and the newly trained working group on sanctions.
In an X publication, the prime minister said the appointments were a “matter of great pride.”
He added: “These key quotes validate the trust and trust of the international community in the anti -terrorist credentials of Pakistan, as well as a recognition of our strong and unwavering commitment to eradicate this global threat.
“As one of the greatest victims of terrorism, with more than 90,000 victims and more than $ 150 billion of economic losses, Pakistan’s sacrifices to combat this scourge have been insurmountable.”
Pakistan’s mission to the UN had called for appointments a “significant diplomatic development.”
“These appointments represent a recognition of Pakistan’s active commitment to the United Nations system, including their constructive role as an elected member of the Security Council,” said a press release, added: “They are also an international recognition of Pakistan’s anti -terrorist efforts.”
Pakistan, he said, remained committed to working with the UN and the Member States to advance the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, as well as playing his role in the global struggle against terrorism in collaboration with his international partners.
Pakistan began a period of two years as a non -permanent member of the CSNU the first day of the New Year. This marks the eighth mandate of Pakistan in the Council, providing the opportunity to shape discussions on fundamental international issues, but also raising significant challenges.
Chosen in June to replace Japan, Pakistan occupies one of the two seats in Asia and the Pacific in the UNSC. The Council will preside over in July, a key opportunity to establish the Foster agenda and dialogue.
While only permanent members have the power of the veto in the Council, non -permanent members exert a significant influence on the committees of sanctions related to terrorism, since decisions are made by consensus under the established norms.
The term of Pakistan coincides with high tensions in conflict areas such as Gaza, Kashmir and Syria.
The committee ads occurred days after a high -level Pakistani parliamentary delegation concluded a visit to the UN headquarters in New York. The delegation concluded its commitments on Tuesday after a series of meetings with senior officials and diplomats of the UN of several Member States.
During the visit, the Delegation informed UN officials about what they described as the rhetoric and intense actions of India aimed at pushing the region towards the conflict. Pakistani representatives urged the international community to take note of the alleged attempts of New Delhi to cause confrontation and emphasize Islamabad’s commitment to regional peace and stability.
The delegation also reiterated Pakistan’s will to participate in a comprehensive dialogue with India, including cooperation in contractorism, to calm tensions and foster long -term peace in southern Asia.
