ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded Finland’s support to the South Asian country in a successful voting to become a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for 2025-26.
In response to Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s remarks on X, the prime minister appreciated their support to Pakistan and reiterated his country’s resolve to work for upholding international law and the UN Charter.
Earlier, President Stubb had congratulated Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama, and Somalia on winning the UN Security Council’s non-permanent membership.
Alexander Stubb also extended best wishes to Pakistan, besides assuring collaboration in strengthening the UN and the international system.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday after securing 182 votes in the 193-member General Assembly.
Thank you, Excellency, for your gracious remarks. We appreciate and value Finland's support for Pakistan’s candidature as non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council for the term 2025-2026. As a member of UNSC, Pakistan will work to uphold international law and the UN Charter. https://t.co/iVwfmZBJy4
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 12, 2024
