United nations: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized that durable peace in South Asia cannot be built on denial, unilateralism, or repression. He made these remarks at the UN Security Council Open Debate on "Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System."
According to Radio Pakistan, Dar highlighted that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute has remained unresolved for nearly eight decades, despite multiple Security Council resolutions promising the Kashmiri people their right to self-determination. He asserted that peace in South Asia is incompatible with attempts to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, a critical framework for water cooperation and regional stability. Dar underscored that water should never be weaponized and stressed the importance of honoring treaties and resolving disputes through international law, dialogue, and justice.
Addressing the Palestine issue, Ishaq Dar stated that there can be no durable peace in the Middle East while occupation, collective punishment, forced displacement, and illegal settlement expansion continue. He noted the volatile situation in Gaza and the West Bank demands continuous attention. Dar urged the need to sustain the momentum generated by the New York Conference on the Two-State solution and the Gaza Peace Plan presented by President Donald Trump, endorsed by Security Council resolution 2803.
He reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and an independent State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. Regarding the Middle East crisis, Dar warned that prolonged conflict would endanger regional peace, disrupt global energy flows, and deepen humanitarian suffering. He emphasized Pakistan's consistent stance for restraint, de-escalation, and a return to diplomacy.
Dar further mentioned Pakistan's efforts to facilitate a durable solution for peace and stability in the region, ensuring open maritime routes. He reiterated that the path forward lies in diplomacy and that efforts must succeed for regional and global peace and security. Additionally, he advocated for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council to make it more representative, democratic, transparent, accountable, and effective, stressing the need for an increase in elected non-permanent seats allocated to regions to reflect the collective interests of the wider membership, especially developing countries.