Pakistan today strongly advocated for a fair, democratic and truly representative UN Security Council, and clearly expressed its opposition to the establishment of any new permanent seats in the global security body. The nation stressed that such an expansion would be contrary to the universal principles of democracy, accountability and transparency.
Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, conveyed this stance while addressing the Intergovernmental Negotiations framework Meeting on the African Model Discussion. He emphasised Pakistan’s readiness to collaborate with Africa and all international partners to foster a Council that genuinely reflects the UN Charter”s original promise and adapts to contemporary global realities.
Ambassador Iftikhar Ahmad affirmed that Pakistan aligns itself with the position articulated by Italy on behalf of the Uniting for Consensus group. He also expressed appreciation for the comprehensive presentation of the African model by Michael Imran Kanu, the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone.
Pakistan firmly upholds the principle of sovereign equality, asserting that it must remain a cornerstone of any reform discourse. This commitment, according to Ambassador Iftikhar Ahmad, serves as a safeguard for a more democratic, transparent, representative, and accountable global security organ.
The South Asian state consistently understands Africa’s demands, as outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, not as a quest for privilege but as an earnest desire for justice and equity.
Ambassador Iftikhar Ahmad reiterated that Pakistan”s policy is anchored in tenets aimed at democratising the Council through reforms that champion the interests and aspirations of all UN member states.
He concluded by stating that Pakistan believes the inclusion of additional elected members would significantly enhance regional representation and ownership, thereby bestowing greater legitimacy upon the United Nations Security Council.