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Chinese PR Amb Zhang Jun pays a farewell call on Ambassador Munir Akram
16Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Chinese PR Amb Zhang Jun pays a farewell call on Ambassador Munir Akram

March 16, 2024, New York: H.E. Ambassador Zhang Jun, the permanent representative of the People’s Republic of China, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Munir Akram at the Pakistan Mission in New York. Both the PRs discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries and expressed their satisfaction on the current level of engagement at the UN. Both the senior envoys vowed to keep playing their role in further strengthening the bilateral cooperation. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Akram appreciated Ambassador Zhang Jun for his leadership and splendid services in strengthening the relationship between Pakistan and China. He said he worked very closely with his Chinese counterpart on a range of bilateral and multilateral issues during his term in office. Ambassador Akram ex...
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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
7Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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 i...
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General Assembly 59th Plenary Meeting on the Use of Veto
4Mar By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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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...
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Single Voting Day was successfully held in Belarus on February 25, 2024
25Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Single Voting Day was successfully held in Belarus on February 25, 2024

Deputies of the House of Representatives of the 8th of the  National Assembly and local councils of deputies of the 29th legislature elected. Registration of delegate candidates ended on January 30. The campaign period runs from January 31 to February 24. February 25 is the main election day. Early voting takes place from February 20 to 24. A total of 5,411 polling stations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on February 25. Additionally, some voters can vote at home. No less than 45,505 national observers followed the debates. No less than 294 international observers were also recognized.Delegations were sent to monitor the election on the single day of voting by the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Parliamentary Assembly ...
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Message by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN On Kashmir Solidarity Day
5Feb By The Pakistan TimesNo Comments
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Message by Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN On Kashmir Solidarity Day

February 5, 2024, New York:  On Kashmir Solidarity Day, we commemorate the sacrifices made by heroic Kashmiri people in their enduring struggle for freedom and self determination against India's brutal occupation since 1947. Their right to self determination has been recognized in the UN Security Council resolutions prescribing a UN supervised plebiscite. This is a binding commitment on India, Pakistan and the UN. The future of international order, based on the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, and indeed global peace and security depends on ensuring the just and peaceful resolution of the festering Jammu and Kashmir dispute and securing freedom and self determination for peoples struggling against colonization & foreign occupation. Despite India’s brutal campaign to sup...
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