UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has reiterated its firm position that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine cannot be resolved through military means, urging all parties to embrace dialogue, diplomacy, and immediate measures toward de-escalation.
Addressing the UN Security Council during its session on the situation in Ukraine, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, stressed that years of continued fighting have demonstrated the futility of pursuing battlefield gains.
He noted that the momentum generated earlier this year by the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2774 — which he said might have been more effective had it been unanimously endorsed — has yet to produce meaningful progress toward peace.
Welcoming the recent mediation efforts by Türkiye and Qatar, he said a negotiated solution acceptable to all “can silence the guns and ensure lasting peace.” Given the conflict’s complex historical roots, he added, wisdom and diplomacy must prevail over confrontation.
“We welcome the renewed push for peace, including mediation efforts by Türkiye and Qatar. A solution that is acceptable to all relevant parties can silence the guns and ensure lasting peace,” he said.
Calling for restraint and political will from all sides, the envoy urged a structured and result-oriented dialogue process that addresses the security concerns of all parties, is grounded in the UN Charter and international law, and respects relevant multilateral agreements. “A ceasefire is the first logical and necessary step in this process,” he emphasized.
Pakistan, he said, remains “deeply perturbed” by the widening scope of hostilities, attacks on civilians and infrastructure, and the escalating humanitarian toll. Islamabad reiterated its call for strict adherence to international humanitarian law and the protection of civilian lives.
The envoy reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting all sincere efforts aimed at securing a just, comprehensive, and durable peace in Ukraine.
“Protection of civilian lives and infrastructure should remain paramount. We reiterate the call for upholding the principles of International humanitarian law,” he demanded.
