Introduction
“We stand by the United Nations Charter”, affirmed the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, as he addressed the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During the 21-minute address, the Prime Minister articulated Pakistan’s position on a range of issues including the ongoing conflicts around the world, global challenges, domestic reforms, and climate change. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and the genocide and humanitarian nightmare unfolding in Gaza. Moreover, he reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to playing a proactive role in the promotion and upholding of global peace and stability and stressed UN’s centrality in multilateralism and maintenance of international peace and security. This Issue Brief summarizes Pakistan’s position on key areas of focus in the Prime Minister’s address.
