Report : Tazeen Akhtar for Pakistan in the World
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and the UN Charter. He stressed the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and peaceful settlement of disputes, and appreciated the UN Country Team’s continued partnership with Pakistan.
He was addressing a ceremony to mark United Nations Day and the 81st anniversary of the UN Charter’s entry into force. The heads of all departments of UN working in Pakistan including Military Observers Group were present at this occasion on the stage.
Ms Pernille Ironside, the Representative of UNICEF in Pakistan and Acting United Nations Resident Coordinator hosted a reception at Serena Hotels Islamabad to mark the day.
This year’s theme, “Better Together: Working for Peace, Development and Human Rights,” was highlighted by the host and the chief guest in their speeches. The occasion underscored the importance of collective responsibility, meaningful partnerships and a shared commitment to advancing peace, human rights and sustainable development.
On the #UNDay, Pakistan joins the international community in commemorating the United Nations Day today. This day marks the collective resolve of the international community to establish conditions for justice, social progress, and to save the succeeding generations from the scourge of war. On this day, Pakistan commends the role of UN and all its Agencies, Funds and Programmes working in Pakistan for their role in supporting socio-economic development.
Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to the ideals and principles of UN Charter and multilateralism guided by the vision of our founding father, Quaid-i-Azam. Since joining the UN in 1947, Pakistan’s foreign policy rests on sovereign equality, non-interference, self determination and the peaceful settlement of disputes. Pakistan has actively contributed to peacekeeping, sustainable development & international cooperation.
