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UN General Assembly adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on “Measures to Combat Islamophobia

15Mar

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UN General Assembly adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on “Measures to Combat Islamophobia

15 March 2024, New York: In a major development today, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution titled "Measures to Combat Islamophobia," (A/RES/L.48) with an overwhelming majority. Pakistan on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) presented the resolution as a follow-up of the General Assembly Resolution 76/254, which designated March 15 as the International Day to combat Islamophobia.The adoption of the resolution comes at a critical time, amidst the escalating global phenomenon of Islamophobia, as manifested in an increasing number of incidents of discrimination, violence, and incitement against Muslims. The ongoing tragedy in Palestine serves as a stark reminder of the grave repercussions of Islamophobia, highlighting the critical imperat...

Climate moot at the UN calls for prioritizing welfare of women and children

15Mar

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Climate moot at the UN calls for prioritizing welfare of women and children

15 March 2024, New York: Distinguished speakers at a panel discussion on the topic of “From Rhetoric to Reality in Building Climate Resilience: Adaptation, Loss and Damage” urged the international community to demonstrate a stronger political will to deal with the threats posed by climate change. They agreed that urgent steps needed to be taken to work out modalities for the mobilization of resources to cater to the growing financial needs for the success of the adaptation and resilience strategy.The panel discussion was hosted by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations in collaboration with the Islamic Relief Worldwide and UNICEF. The panelists that included climate sustainable development experts, representatives of civil society and international non-governmental org...

Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, During the Fourth IGN on Security Council Reform, Model Presented by Group of Four – G-4

7Mar

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Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, During the Fourth IGN on Security Council Reform, Model Presented by Group of Four – G-4

March 07, 2024, New York: Pakistan has voiced opposition to the G-4 model for UN Security Council (UNSC) Reform, as presented by India on behalf of the Group of Four during the IGN meeting. Ambassador Akram criticized the G-4 model, labeling it as undemocratic, unaccountable, and inequitable, asserting that it does not serve its intended purpose. During his remarks at the fourth IGN meeting on the UNSC Reform, Ambassador Akram questioned the rationale and intentions of the G-4 countries in proposing this reform model. He raised concerns about the involvement of aspiring new permanent members in addressing conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Gaza.Thank you, Co-Chair. I would like to start by thanking the distinguished Permanent Representative of India for her very comprehensive intro...

General Assembly 59th Plenary Meeting on the Use of Veto

4Mar

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General Assembly 59th Plenary Meeting on the Use of Veto

4 March, 2024, New York: Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, On behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, At the General Assembly 59th Plenary Meeting on the Use of Veto, Item 63, Special Report of the Security Council.Mr. President, I have the honour to present this statement on behalf of members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in my capacity as the Acting Chair of the Group, Let me express our appreciation to you for convening this meeting at the General Assembly on the current situation in Palestine, with particular reference to the Gaza Strip. This meeting is taking place owing to the unfortunate event of the use of the veto on 20 Feb 2024 by the United States of America being a permanent member of...

27Feb

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Food Security Risks in Gaza

New York, 27 February 2024:Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, At Security Council “Open Briefing” on “Food Security Risks in Gaza” under the Agenda Item: “Protection of Civilians in Armed ConflictMadam President, I thank you - and Algeria, Slovenia and Switzerland - for convening this meeting. We also thank the representatives of OCHA, WFP and FAO for the briefing. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative is currently acting as the interim chair of the OIC group, during the absence of the PR of Mauritania. While I am delivering this statement in our national capacity, our delegation will be coordinating the OIC group for the next few weeks.The prevalence of food insecurity worldwide has been severely exacerbated in the wake of the...

UN Under-Secretary General visits the Pakistan Army Camp in Abeyi

22Feb

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UN Under-Secretary General visits the Pakistan Army Camp in Abeyi

February 22, 2024: Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Under-Secretary General for the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations, together with Ms. Hanna Tetteh, Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, visited the camp of Pakistan Battalion II (Pakbatt- ll) in Abeyi (UNISFA).The Under-Secretary General and the Special Envoy laid the floral wreath at the martyrs ‘monument and observed one minute of silence to honour the memory of the fallen soldiers of Pakistan Army, especially Muhammad Tariq, who was martyred in the line of peacekeeping duty in January this year.The Unit Commander of the Pakistan Army briefed the visiting guests about the initiatives undertaken by the Pakistan battalion to ensure peace and stability in the area. They were also informed about the role and tasks being rendered ...

Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations During the Third IGN meeting on the Five Clusters

16Feb

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Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations During the Third IGN meeting on the Five Clusters

16 February 2024, New York: Thank you, Co-Chairs, for convening these discussions on the clusters. We had felt that perhaps we should have focused on the clusters rather than models because this is where we would want to address the divergence and try to bridge the differences to conclude the Security Council reform. But now having a discussion, all 5 clusters together, it is inevitable that most of us will repeat ourselves and this may be old wine in new bottles. But we must make sure that we are not serving vinegar. I think that our discussion here should, therefore, address the issues that are at stake.Co-Chairs, All five clusters, as we know, are interlinked. When we adopted decision 62/557, the President of the General Assembly in 2007 set out certain principles, which should gui...

Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram During UNSC High-Level Open Debate on ” The impact of climate and food insecurity on the maintenance of international peace and security”

13Feb

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Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram During UNSC High-Level Open Debate on ” The impact of climate and food insecurity on the maintenance of international peace and security”

13 February 2024, New York: Madam President, I congratulate Guyana on assuming the Presidency of the Council and acknowledge the presence today of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali (President of Guyana). I thank all the briefers for their comprehensive presentations.Madam President, Climate change and food insecurity are enlarging and exacerbating inter-state and intra-state conflicts. The disputes over water – at the state, sub-national and the local-community levels – are rising. Competing claims to agricultural and animal pastures, for instance in Sub-Sahara and Central Africa, are being exploited by terrorist groups and criminal gangs. The scramble for exploitation of fisheries and fishing rights, and potentially for seabed minerals and resources, is causing increased friction ...

Remarks by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan During the Special Focus Session on Polio Eradication at the First Regular Session of UNICEF Executive Board 2024

8Feb

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Remarks by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan During the Special Focus Session on Polio Eradication at the First Regular Session of UNICEF Executive Board 2024

08 February 2024, New York: Madam Executive Director, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, We thank the UNICEF Executive Board for convening this special focused session on polio. While the Secretary of Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations has outlined the operational aspects of our polio program, I would like to add a few important points.We commend UNICEF for its very critical work in the eradication of Polio. With the support of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), UNICEF vaccinates 400 million children globally against polio every year in 190 countries. UNICEF’s advocacy and awareness campaigns; safe supply of vaccines; investment in supply chain infrastructure; training of health workers; and its Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) initiative in...

Statement by Pakistan Senator Farooq Naek On ‘Lowering the temperature: Climate change and conflict’

8Feb

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Statement by Pakistan Senator Farooq Naek On ‘Lowering the temperature: Climate change and conflict’

08 February 2024, New York: Madam President, The three pillars of the United Nations; development, human rights and peace and security; are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. There is also a clear linkage between climate change, conflict and peace and securityAccording to the IPCC, whilst the observed influence of climate change on armed conflict is small, its adverse impacts can function as a ‘risk multiplier’ for conflict in areas that are already under stress. In order to prevent climate-related conflict, measures to enhance cross-border cooperation on scarce resources must be prioritised, such as trans-boundary water cooperation. Moreover, Governments must integrate climate-related risks in their development plans.Whilst measures such as criminalizing ‘ecocide’ are one possi...