United Nations, May 3, 2025 — Pakistan Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, briefed the New York-based Pakistani journalists about the latest regional security situation and the diplomatic efforts he and the Pakistan Mission were making to apprise the top UN office-holders and member countries about the threats posed to regional peace and stability as a result of the Indian actions.
Ambassador Asim told the journalists that he held two meetings with UN Secretary General in less than a week as well as the President of the UN General Assembly among other top officials in which he briefed them about the dangers of the escalation of tension between Pakistan and India.
He further told the journalists that he also spoke to the Ambassadors of the OIC Group in New York and explained the seriousness of the regional situation. He said that all options are on the table including convening of the UN Security Council meeting at an appropriate time. He further informed that he has also taken the members of the UN Security Council into confidence.
The Pakistan UN envoy said that Pakistan is acting as a responsible state and has demanded a third-party neutral, credible and transparent probe into the Pahalgam incident. He said that Pakistan would welcome UN Secretary General’s intervention in defusing the crisis. He said he was grateful to the OIC for expressing support to Pakistan and upholding the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination in line with the UNSC resolution.
Ambassador Asim said that India’s disinformation campaign was busted by Pakistan and our common friends were making utmost efforts to de-escalate, underscoring they were well aware of who did not want de-escalation to take place. He said that while Pakistan did not want the already fraught situation to escalate, adding that there should be no doubt in any one’s mind that we are fully prepared, and resolved and have the capability to defend ourselves against any act of aggression.
