Pakistan elected as non-permanent member of UN Security Council

NEW YORK: Pakistan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

The voting took place during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where 182 countries supported Pakistan’s candidacy for the term 2025-2026.

Prior to Pakistan, the Asia-Pacific Group seat was held by Japan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed pride in Pakistan’s election to the Security Council, highlighting it as a testament to the nation’s commitment to peace and security.

He stated that Pakistan will work collaboratively with the international community to address global challenges.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also congratulated Pakistan on its election, emphasizing the significance of this achievement on the international stage.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said: “Pakistan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the term 2025-2026, receiving an overwhelming support in the elections held by the UN General Assembly in New York today.”

“We are grateful to all members of the UN General Assembly for their confidence in Pakistan and electing it as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. We are also grateful to the members of the Asia-Pacific Group for endorsing Pakistan’s candidature for the Council,” the FO spokesperson said.

“Elected for the eighth time as a non-permanent member, Pakistan brings to the UN Security Council a rich experience and a strong legacy of contributions towards the maintenance of international peace and security, manifested by its strict adherence to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter as well as its UN peacekeeping and peacebuilding endeavours across many regions of the world.”

The FO said: “In its upcoming term, Pakistan will remain committed to pursuing just and peaceful resolution of outstanding and ongoing disputes; opposing the resort to unilateral and illegal use or threat of use of force; combatting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations; supporting effective UN peacekeeping, peace enforcement and peacebuilding efforts; and contributing effectively towards the resolution of regional and global crises.”

“Pakistan looks forward to working closely with the other members of the UN Security Council and with the broader UN Membership for upholding the UN Charter and pursuing the vision of preventing war and promoting peace; fostering global prosperity and promoting universal respect for human rights.”