ISLAMABAD (Web-Desk); Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in New York on Sunday evening to represent Pakistan at several high-level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) events, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed in a statement released Monday.
Upon his arrival, Dar was received by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. His visit comes as Pakistan assumes the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July 2025 — a key moment within its ongoing two-year term as a non-permanent member, which began on January 1, 2025.
During his stay, the foreign minister will preside over multiple signature events hosted under Pakistan’s UNSC presidency. A major highlight of his visit is a high-level open debate titled “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.” According to the FO, this debate is aimed at identifying ways to strengthen multilateral frameworks, enhance global diplomacy, and promote peaceful conflict resolution across the world.
In addition to this, Ishaq Dar will chair the quarterly open debate of the Security Council on the “Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question.” This session holds added significance in light of Pakistan’s consistent support for the Palestinian cause and its advocacy for a two-state solution.
The deputy prime minister will also preside over a high-level UNSC briefing focused on enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). This initiative aligns with Pakistan’s broader diplomatic efforts to reinforce institutional collaboration between the two bodies to uphold international peace and security.
Further underscoring Pakistan’s stance on Palestine, Dar will participate in a High-Level Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution. Sponsored jointly by France and Saudi Arabia, the conference had initially been scheduled for June but was postponed due to heightened regional tensions following the Iran-Israel conflict.
“This conference reflects Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause and the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to self-determination,” the Foreign Office stated, adding that Pakistan’s active participation in these forums signals its broader engagement in shaping global discourse on peace and justice.
In addition to the scheduled UNSC events, the foreign minister is expected to hold several bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts and senior UN officials. These discussions will cover a range of issues including regional security, multilateral cooperation, and Pakistan’s relations with key global partners.
The Foreign Office emphasized that Dar’s diplomatic engagements in New York and Washington reflect Pakistan’s growing prominence on the international stage. “This visit underscores Pakistan’s expanding role in multilateral diplomacy and its deepening ties with the United States,” the FO concluded.
The high-level trip also follows Pakistan’s recent move to recommend former U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in helping de-escalate tensions between Pakistan and India earlier this year — a gesture that further illustrates Islamabad’s efforts to position itself as a responsible and proactive global actor.
