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Goal is to Avoid Escalation: Pakistan’s UN Envoy
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said on Friday that his country does not seek escalation, a stance reaffirmed by its political leadership at all levels.
Addressing a press conference at the UN headquarters in New York, Ambassador Ahmad said Pakistan has briefed the UN Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, and members of the Security Council about the recent regional developments. Pakistan has also shared its concerns and position with a range of international partners.
While emphasizing Pakistan’s desire to avoid further tensions, he stressed that the country remains fully prepared to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” Ahmad said, adding that “no act of violence against innocent civilians can ever be justified.”
He reiterated Pakistan’s aspiration for peaceful, cooperative, and neighborly relations with all its neighbors, including India, based on mutual respect, sovereign equality, and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Referring to the deteriorating situation in the region—particularly after the April 22 attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir—Ahmad warned that the developments pose a serious threat to global peace and security. He called for immediate de-escalation and urged restraint from unilateral actions and inflammatory rhetoric, which he described as counter-productive.
The envoy welcomed efforts by the UN Secretary-General and other international actors advocating for dialogue and de-escalation, saying such initiatives should be strengthened to prevent further conflict, reports UNB.