In a major diplomatic step under Pakistan’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council for July, the Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2788 (2025) on Tuesday, calling for stronger international mechanisms to settle disputes through peaceful means.
The resolution, titled “Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes”, was tabled by Pakistan and adopted during a high-level open debate chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar.
The document highlights the need for diplomacy, dialogue, and mediation to prevent conflicts and urges member states to prioritise peaceful settlement methods under Chapter VI of the UN Charter. It encourages early diplomatic engagement and confidence-building measures and calls for greater cooperation between the UN and regional or sub-regional bodies to promote global peace.
While the resolution avoids naming specific disputes, officials say it carries indirect references to long-standing issues like Jammu & Kashmir and Palestine, both of which remain unresolved despite multiple UN resolutions. It urges states to uphold the UN Charter’s principles, particularly refraining from the use or threat of force.
“Multilateralism is not merely a diplomatic convenience; it is the need of the art,” Dar said while addressing the Council. “Peaceful settlement of disputes is not just a principle. It is the lifeline of global stability.”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres also spoke at the session, stressing: “Peace is a choice. And the world expects the UN Security Council to help countries make this choice.”
More than 80 member states participated in the debate, themed “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.” Islamabad considers the resolution a significant foreign policy
achievement, reinforcing the UN’s central role in conflict prevention and the peaceful resolution of international issues.
Pakistan Signs UN Marine Biodiversity Agreement
On the sidelines, Foreign Minister Dar also signed the UN High Seas Treaty, formally known as the agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction.
The treaty establishes a global legal framework for protecting marine ecosystems beyond national borders. Pakistan played a key role during negotiations, representing the Group of 77 and China in the final rounds in 2022.
According to the Foreign Office, the signing reflects Pakistan’s commitment to environmental sustainability, equitable
benefit-sharing, and technology transfer for developing nations.
Bilateral Meetings and Multilateral Diplomacy
In other engagements, Dar met Austria’s Special Envoy for Global Affairs Peter Launsky. Both sides noted the positive momentum in bilateral ties and discussed opportunities in education, tourism, and business. Austria also lauded the contributions of the Pakistani diaspora and Pakistan’s role at the UN.
Dar also met UN Secretary-General Guterres, raising concerns over India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a threat to regional peace. He reiterated Pakistan’s consistent position on Jammu and Kashmir and highlighted the dangers of externally sponsored terrorism.
Pakistan’s leadership at the Security Council, especially in promoting peaceful resolution and multilateral cooperation, aligns with its core foreign policy objectives and vision for a more stable, rules-based global order.
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