Shafaqna Pakistan: Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has said Pakistan is assuming additional responsibilities under the Makkah Agreement amid the worsening situation in the Middle East.
Speaking in New York, Asim Iftikhar said Pakistan was actively contributing to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the regional conflict and was pursuing a peaceful resolution in line with international law and the principles of the United Nations.
He said Islamabad wanted an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation of tensions and the return of all parties to the negotiating table. The foreign secretary added that the UN Security Council Charter emphasises resolving disputes through dialogue rather than armed conflict.
Asim Iftikhar noted that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are all parties to the Makkah Agreement, under which Pakistan is now assuming an expanded responsibility.
“We recognise that the situation is moving in a negative direction, and we understand that we have to play a role,” he said.
He said Pakistan’s objective was to promote peace and stability in the region. He added that the world had been watching developments in the Iran-US conflict and Pakistan was among the countries that had played a role in efforts concerning the conflict.
Asim Iftikhar said the conflicts in Palestine and Kashmir should be resolved in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. He rejected the notion that the United Nations was not playing a role in promoting peace.
Pakistan’s diplomatic push comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Islamabad seeking to balance its commitments under the Makkah Agreement with its efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation.
