Ishaq Dar Addresses UN Security Council in New York

Updated: 11:55 AM PKT — May 27, 2026

In New York, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss regional developments and Pakistan’s role in promoting peace. Dar highlighted Pakistan’s successful mediation in the US-Iran conflict, which led to an ongoing ceasefire, and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the UN Charter. The discussions also covered the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, which Dar termed the “core issue” for regional peace, India’s unilateral actions regarding the Indus Water Treaty, the situation in Afghanistan, and Palestine.

Dar also held a separate meeting with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, where the two leaders reaffirmed fraternal ties and discussed expanding cooperation in trade and investment. Guterres praised Pakistan’s active engagement at the UN and its contributions to international peace and security.

Updated: 11:42 PM PKT — May 26, 2026

Addressing a United Nations Security Council debate on international peace and security, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the UN Charter, multilateralism, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. He highlighted Pakistan’s contributions to UN peacekeeping and its cooperation with Iran, Gulf countries, the United States, and China to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, referencing a joint five-point peace initiative with Beijing.

On South Asia, Dar reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute must be resolved in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. He also described the Indus Waters Treaty as vital for regional stability. Expressing concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for a two-state solution. The deputy prime minister also called for UN Security Council reform, supporting an increase in elected non-permanent seats to improve representation for developing countries while opposing the expansion of permanent membership.

Updated: 11:11 PM PKT — May 26, 2026

On the sidelines of his visit to the United Nations, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with his Azerbaijani counterpart in New York to discuss bilateral relations. Both ministers expressed satisfaction with the current pace of defense cooperation and agreed to further strengthen ties under their respective national leadership.

The leaders also agreed to enhance economic benefits through preferential trade and transit agreements, and to expand cooperation in the energy and LNG sectors. During the meeting, they reaffirmed their shared commitment to the UN Charter and emphasized the importance of an effective voice for the Global South in the international system.