Pakistan was elected for the eighth time as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) by the General Assembly for 2025-2026, on June 4th, 2024. The last time Pakistan served as a non-permanent member of the UNSC was in 2012-2013. Along with the other 5 permanent members of the Security Council, and 10 non-permanent members, the UNSC plays a key role in taking the lead to identify any existing threat to the peace or act of aggression.[1] Since 1947, as a member of the UN as well as serving 14 years as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, Pakistan has always been determined to abide by the principles of the UN Charter in resolving ongoing disputes along with its commitment to contribute to international peace and security.[2]
Pakistan’s role as a non-permanent member of the UNSC is closely related to its involvement in the UN.[3] With its persistent dedication to UN peacekeeping missions, Pakistan has served in a total of 46 UN missions around the globe,[4] including West New Guinea (West Irian, Indonesia), Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Sudan (Darfur region), Central African Republic, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire.[5] As an active member of the Group of 77 & China, Pakistan has chaired the group four times, leading efforts for climate change, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) funding, and economic and social development, including establishing the “Loss and Damage” fund. In addition, Pakistan has also hosted the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP).
