UN Security Council takes up soaring Pakistan-India tensions today
Session to hold emergency in-camera consultations: Pakistan ambassador to make statement after UNSC meeting
Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions, the United Nations Security Council will hold emergency closed-door consultations Monday (today) afternoon as the deteriorating situation, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, poses a threat to international peace and security, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to a news release issued by the Pakistani Mission to the UN, the Security Council meeting has been requested by Pakistan, and the country’s Ambassador to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad will make a statement to the press at the end of the consultations.
Tensions between two South Asian neighbours spiked after the April 22 attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam town that killed 26 people, and without any evidence, India blamed Pakistan.
On its part, Pakistan categorically rejected the claim and called for a neutral probe.
The situation further deteriorated as India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted “operational freedom” to his military chiefs to respond to the attack in disputed Kashmir in whatever way they see fit.
Pakistan’s military has warned of a ‘swift’ response to any misadventure by New Delhi.
On Sunday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar had directed Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations to take immediate steps for convening the session of United Nations Security Council.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Pakistan has decided to formally brief the UN Security Council on the latest situation in the region.
Pakistan will apprise the UN Security Council about the aggressive acts of India and its provocation and inflammatory statements.
Pakistan will especially highlight the illegal steps of India to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.
Pakistan will highlight the fact that India’s aggressive actions are endangering the peace and security of South Asia and beyond the region.
This important diplomatic measure of Pakistan is part of its efforts to put correct facts before the international community.