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- Ahmad urges sustained, unhindered humanitarian aid to Gaza<\/b><\/li>\n
- Warns of broader regional spillover and escalation risks.<\/b><\/li>\n
- Reaffirms support for sovereignty of regional states.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nPakistan\u2019s permanent envoy to the United Nations on Tuesday called for restraint, diplomacy and strict adherence to international law amid escalating tensions across the Mideast, warning that the situation remains volatile and interconnected.<\/p>\n
Addressing a UN Security Council debate, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad stressed that multiple crises in the region require urgent de-escalation efforts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe serious situation in the Middle East remains extremely volatile with multiple and interconnected crises. In this environment, strict adherence to international law, the UN Charter and Security Council resolutions, the principles of restraint, responsible conduct and diplomacy are indispensable to prevent further escalation,\u201d the ambassador said.<\/p>\n
He said the focus must remain on Palestine, describing it as central to regional stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is right that we retain the focus on Palestine. The significance of this discussion is evident from the high-level participation that we see in the Chamber,\u201d the representative said.<\/p>\n
On the Gaza conflict, he warned that despite a ceasefire, conditions remain fragile.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Gaza, the ceasefire provided relief, but remains fragile with violations ongoing. More than 800 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes since the announcement of the ceasefire,\u201d the envoy said.<\/p>\n
He said humanitarian assistance, though resumed, was insufficient to meet needs on the ground.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is essential to fully respect and consolidate the ceasefire, and ensure sustained, unhindered and scaled up humanitarian assistance,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The ambassador also expressed concern over developments in the occupied West Bank, citing rising violence and settlement expansion.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe rapidly deteriorating situation in the West Bank is also alarming. Escalating settler violence, continued expansion of illegal settlements and illegal legislative measures\u2026 are grave violations of international law,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Turning to broader regional tensions, he warned of growing risks to global stability, including disruptions in key maritime routes.<\/p>\n
\u201cBroader regional tension continues to pose serious risks to international peace and security, as well as to global economic stability. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is adversely impacting countries around the world, including Pakistan,\u201d the ambassador noted.<\/p>\n
He reiterated Pakistan\u2019s support for diplomatic engagement, highlighting recent efforts to facilitate dialogue.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this critical juncture, restraint, dialogue and diplomacy must prevail. Pakistan remains actively engaged in advancing such diplomatic pathways,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s position, he said, resolving the Palestinian issue remained key to lasting peace.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe root cause of instability in the Middle East remains the unresolved question of Palestine\u2026 the realisation of a Palestinian state\u2026 is the only pathway to a just, lasting and comprehensive peace,\u201d the ambassador asserted.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
- Warns of broader regional spillover and escalation risks.<\/b><\/li>\n