not to be published/telecasted/broadcasted by
print/electronic media before
“The United Nations Day” i.e. 24th October,
2017.
Pakistan
joins the international community in celebrating the 72ndAnniversary
of the founding of the United Nations. Since its inception, the UN has made
commendable efforts to advance the cause of international peace, security,
development and human rights.
Multilateral
cooperation is cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. On this auspicious
occasion, I reiterate Pakistan’s abiding commitment to the principles and
purposes enshrined in the UN Charter. Pakistan has traditionally played an
active and leading role at the UN in translating these principles and purposes
into reality. This is clearly evidenced, inter alia, by Pakistan’s enviable
contributions to UN Peacekeeping Missions.
Pakistan
continues to figure prominently among the top troops contributing countries.
Ever since the inception of the United Nations, 172,000 Pakistani peacekeepers
have helped maintain and build peace for thousands of people affected by
conflicts around the world. Pakistan pays tributes to its 154 brave soldiers,
who laid down their lives while serving under the blue flag.
Peaceful
settlement of disputes and universal respect for human rights, including the
right to self-determination, are among the cardinal principles of the UN
Charter. The Jammu and Kashmir dispute continues to remain an outstanding
agenda item of the UN Security Council for nearly seven decades. I wish to call
upon the UN Security Council to demonstrate the necessary political will to
ensure full implementation of its resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir.
The
human rights of the people of Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) have been
systemically violated by India, particularly since July 2016. Pakistan
reiterates its call for deployment of an international fact-finding mission by
the UN Human Rights Council in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.
The
world is witnessing rapid emergence of new challenges and threats in diverse
areas, ranging from global peace and security to climate change. Sustainable
development, fight against poverty, hunger and disease are also some of the
challenges faced by the world community. The United Nations Day is an
appropriate occasion for the international community to renew its commitment
for providing full political support to strengthen the UN to help address
future challenges. Pakistan, as always, stands ready to work with other member
States to support the United Nations in this important task.
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print/electronic media before
“The United Nations Day” i.e. 24th October,
2017.
