Pakistan seeks UN Security Council reform

Pakistan, through its Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has reiterated its call for the abolition or severe restriction of the veto power within the International — United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and strongly opposed any expansion of permanent membership. This stance was articulated during a resumed session of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on UNSC reform. Pakistan, aligning with the Italy-led Uniting for Consensus (UfC) group, argues that the current veto system leads to paralysis in global decision-making and that expanding permanent members would only worsen the problem. The UfC group proposes a new category of non-permanent members with longer terms and re-election possibilities as a compromise. This position contrasts with the G-4 countries (India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan) who continue to push for permanent seats in the International — United Nations Security Council. Pakistan also supports enhancing accountability and transparency in the use of the veto and advocates for a comprehensive reform package for the International — United Nations Security Council.