General debate of the UN Disarmament Commission at the UNHQ
1st April 2024, New York : Pakistan has said that the security environment in South Asia has deteriorated sharply in recent years, as the region’s largest State has embarked on a program of massive armament. It is now the world’s largest arms importer. Security environment continues to be volatile in South Asia due to suppression of fundamental rights of Kashmiris in IIOJK; deployment of two major armies in close proximity, sponsorship of terrorism against Pakistan; induction of major weapons & the absence of dialogue. Ambassador Munir Akram made these remarks while taking part in the general debate of the UN Disarmament Commission at the UNHQ today. He shared Pakistan's proposals for comprehensive programme of disarmament.
Statement by Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Represen...