UN Urges Peaceful Settlement of Disputes as UN Chief Points to ‘the Horror Show in Gaza’
PAKISTAN, JUL 22 – The resolution urges member states to use negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and judicial settlement for conflict resolution, addressing unresolved disputes like Kashmir and Palestine, Pakistan said.
- In its session chaired by Pakistan, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted the resolution titled "Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes".
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said unresolved Palestine and Kashmir disputes expose double standards, while APP warned that suspension of Indus Waters Treaty threatens water security for over 240 million Pakistanis.
- The resolution promotes preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention, and dialogue, while urging regional and subregional organisations to strengthen cooperation with the UN.
- The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said `This is needed now more than ever,` while the adoption showcased Pakistan's leadership in effective diplomacy.
- The resolution requests the UN secretary-general to submit recommendations after one year, while, under Chapter VI, the UNSC reaffirms its prerogative to refer disputes to the International Court of Justice.
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UN urges peaceful settlement of disputes as UN chief points to ‘the horror show in Gaza’
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