Munir Akram, PR of Pakistan to the UN
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Ambassador Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations in New York
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Joined November 2019
In this article for Arab News on the occasion of 'Youm-e-Istehsal', I explain the implications of the ICJ's advisory opinion on Palestine for Jammu and Kashmir.
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I congratulate Saima Saleem, my team member, for successfully putting forward Pakistan's position by exercising right of reply. She spoke using Braille for the first time from UNGA hall. #SaimaSaleem #UNGA 🇵🇰🇺🇳
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In my national capacity 🇵🇰🇺🇳 I can say that PM Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI has repeatedly called for int'l attention & efforts to address #Islamophobia. 🔅Today, Resolution on International Day to Combat Islamophobia proposed by Pakistan & @OICatUN is adopted in the GA @UN
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My apologies for the hurt caused by my comments at the humanitarian briefing on Afghanistan.I mispoke & my words did not accurately reflect Pakistan’s position.I have deep respect for Pashtun culture.Denying women & girls access to education is neither Islamic,nor Pashtun culture.
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It must be clarified that:.▪️J&K is a @UN -recognized disputed territory & NOT an “integral part of India”;.▪️SC resolutions calling for a Plebiscite remain in force & can be abrogated only by the SC itself; 1/2.
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I must express my regret that Pakistan's request for participation in the UN Security Council meeting today was not accepted. This is most unfortunate, since Pakistan is a neighboring country of #Afghanistan, & has direct stakes in Afghanistan's peace & stability #UNPressBriefing
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Pakistan supports President Erdogan’s bold statement on global issues at the General Assembly today and his clear support for Jammu and Kashmir @Turkey_UN.
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I am happy that the @UN General Assembly today adopted by consensus a resolution – sponsored by 🇵🇰 🇸🇦 🇪🇬 🇸🇩🇵🇭 🇦🇪 🇲🇾 🇰🇼 🇻🇪 & other OIC countries – on the protection of religious sites. Pakistan will continue to play a leading role in denouncing violent attacks on religious sites.
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I, on behalf of Pakistan Mission at the @UN & the Govt of Pakistan, offer my deepest condolences to the family of Lance Naik Adil Jan who left for eternal abode today while on duty.🇵🇰🇺🇳.Adil Jan was posted at the African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur. انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون
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Today I spoke to explain Pakistan's position in response to an amendment by Canada ahead of vote on a draft resolution in the Tenth Emergency Special UNGA Session on Palestine.
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Today I met UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres and handed over the dossier from the Government of Pakistan. I will detail the press later on its contents
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Mashallah!! "Pakistan always surprises!," congratulations to Pakistani cricket team on it's splendid victory against India in the World Cup's opening game in Dubai. You made us proud. That day is not far when international cricket will be back again in Pakistan 🇵🇰👏
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Today, the 3rd Committee of the GA adopted by consensus Pakistan-sponsored resolution on Countering Disinformation for the Promotion & Protection of Human Rights & Fundamental Freedoms. 🇵🇰🇺🇳. 1/2
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After 20 days, the United Nations was finally able to call for a halt to the slaughter taking place in Palestine. Pakistan is proud to have played a role in securing this decision. Now, it is essential to ensure that Israel accepts it.
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On the 6th Anniversary of Martyrdom of #BurhanWani , I would like to pay tribute to valiant youth leader who is a symbol of courage, unwavering commitment and just freedom struggle of Kashmiris. 1/2.
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Just yesterday, I sent to the Security Council two documents: one; which outlines the legal case of the Kashmir, and other on massive human rights violations in IIOJ&K. These will be circulated as an official document of the Security Council. @Webinar:Kashmir:A year under Siege.
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It is my honor today to transfer the Chair of the Group of 77 and China from 🇵🇰 to the Republic of Cuba🇨🇺, reposing great confidence in Cuba’s leadership for the next year as G77 Chair for the year 2023. @G77_2022Chair
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India’s partisan & obstructionist actions are a manifestation of its hatred for Pakistan. While blocking Pakistan & other neighbors from addressing the Council,the representative of a now defunct regime of 🇦🇫 was invited to speak.There was considerable pathos in this spectacle.
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Not surprising that India defends its terrorists. The case against the Indian terror masters is conclusive. Pakistan will continue to unmask Indian sponsorship of TTP and JuA terrorists.
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In another display of hypocrisy, India has signed a statement at the G7 summit to “protect freedom of expression online and offline”.Now, #G7 have the right & responsibility to demand that India lift its massive restrictions on information incl all🇵🇰 accounts Delhi has blocked.
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On his 144th birthday, I pay tribute to Dr. Allama Mohammad Iqbal, our national poet 🇵🇰, who, as a great philosopher & thinker, heralded the dream of Pakistan. In his political thoughts, Iqbal taught youth continuous struggle to achieve emancipation. #IqbalDay2021
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@UN ▪️India’s unilateral & illegal actions of 5th Aug 2019 violate SC resolutions No.91 & No.122 & are thus null & void;.
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Pakistan’s success in this important election @UN Human Rights Council is a reflection of the country’s high standing in the International community" Congratulations Pakistan.
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Today, I say to Kashmiris: Your inalienable right of self-determination has been recognized.
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India is the fountain head of terrorism in our region; Pakistan will continue to make all efforts to expose the ominous role of India @UNSC on 'Threats to International peace and security: Linkage between international terrorism and organized crime '.
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In my letter to the Secretary General @antonioguterres I have conveyed deep concern of the Foreign Minister of Pakistan @SMQureshiPTI on the recent demise of a senior political leader & Chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir Mr. Ashraf Sehrai in the Indian custody. 1/4.
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Israel's campaign against Palestinians is a carbon copy of the massive campaigns of racial slaughter by other settler-colonial regimes in history. Israel's goal is to erase not only a people but also the entire idea of Palestine. My full statement today.
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I thank all those members at the OIC Ambassadorial meeting today who took floor and expressed their point of view on issue of Kashmir and showed their concern on the intense and deteriorating situation in Kashmir.
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As we commemorate 100 years since the founding of Turkish Republic, we appreciate the rich history of brotherhood, abiding partnership & shared destiny between our two countries. I extend my congratulations to the Turkish nation under the able leadership of President @RTErdogan.
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"We have plenty of evidence indicated that India is sponsoring terrorism from Afghanistan into Pakistan; We have evidence, we presented the evidence, and we're prepared to present more evidence": My interview with Tom O'Connor @ShaolinTom @Newsweek.
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"Disturbingly, India’s aggressive proclivities, military belligerence and pretentions to great power status, are being fed by powers. supplying it with the latest weaponry, to turn profit or to serve strategic objectives. #FirstCommittee #UNGA75 Disarmament & Int'l Security
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On the occasion of #KashmirBlackDay I handed over letter of the Foreign Minister 🇵🇰 H.E. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to H.E Csaba Kőrösi , President of the General Assembly, urging the UN leadership to play a role in establishing peace in Kashmir.
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On the occasion of #KashmirBlackDay I handed over letter of the Foreign Minister 🇵🇰 H.E. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to H.E Michel Biang, Permanent Representative of Gabon, President Security Council to draw attention to another significant date in the tragic history of Kashmir.
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Delighted to meet with Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive Director, UNICEF, at Pakistan Mission today.
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"In 1971, I was a young diplomat when Pakistan & other friends sponsored the historic resolution restoring the PRC’s legitimate seat in the UN. Today, China plays a leading role at the UN" Happy National Day of the People's Republic of China @ChinaAmbUN
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Today, in the second IGN meeting, I strongly reiterated Pakistan’s principled position on UNSC reforms. Pakistan is opposed to expansion in the permanent category along with veto. More permanent members will compound the Council’s inequality & disfunctionality. 1/3
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I held meeting with Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, @UN Under-Secretary-General for counter-terrorism, on 3 December & transmitted to him the dossier regarding Indian involvement in terrorist activities against Pakistan .@PakistanUN_NY.
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The conviction and sentencing of #YasinMalik today by a Kangaroo Court is the latest illustration of Indian oppression.
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Despite India’s massive oppression, & the loss of a hundred thousand lives, the Kashmiris have not surrendered their quest for freedom. India has lost any semblance of legitimacy in Kashmir. #KashmirSiegeDay #YoumeIstehsal @ForeignOfficePk.
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On the 31st Anniversary of the #GawKadalMassacre, I would like to pay homage to the brave sons & daughters of #Kashmir who were martyred on 21st January 1990 in the cowardly & barbaric attack by India’s occupying forces in #IIOJK. 1/2.
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Presented to the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi , a pictorial memento on a very successful visit to the United Nations 🇺🇳 & NewYork🗽. #UnitedForPalestine #UnitedForKashmir
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President Xi Jinping’s statement at GA today is a powerful reminder of the necessity of forging international cooperation for mutually prosperous future for mankind. @ChinaAmbUN @Chinamission2un.
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Under the wise leadership of the PM Imran Khan, President Xi Jinping & Communist Party of China, our strategic cooperation, & relationship will be elevated expanded & intensified to new levels, to become not only "iron brothers" but "steel brothers" in the future": #PakChinaAt70s
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Pakistan will draw the world‘s attention to #HR violations in Indian occupied Kashmir, the imperative to stabilize #Afghanistan, the need to combat Islamophobia & counter disinformation as well as to address the economic challenges confronting developing countries. @APP #UNGA.
Amb Akram @PakistanPR_UN said 🇵🇰’s policy statement will be delivered by PM Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI #UNGA on the major global economic & political issues; on the grave situation in #IIOJK & on the fast evolving situation in #Afghanistan. @UNCANews .🗞
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Honoured to receive SG Guterrez and G77 n China PRs for a productive discussion on the SG’s vision and his OCA Report. @antonioguterres .@UN
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"We cannot mince our words; we have to tell the Israelis: stop the genocide.". Today I spoke at the OCHA briefing on the humanitarian situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory. Listen to my statement here.
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It is a matter of pride that my country, Pakistan, is a host this year on #WorldEnvironmentDay Let us commit ourselves to create a global community of Nations at peace with Nature, & with each other. #GenerationRestoration #WEDPakistan2021 #ClimateFriendlyPakistan @ImranKhanPTI.
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On the auspicious occasion of #EidAlAdha , I would like to extend my warm felicitation to the @UN community and to all Muslim brethren. Eid-ul-Adha is a festival of sacrifice & in these challenging times, let us re-emphasize the spirit of sacrifice & help those in need.
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One of the most concerning new trends in global terrorism is the proliferation of violent nationalism.These violent nationalists’ groups are growing stronger & more popular attempting to mainstream right-wing ideologies: Open debate 20th Anniversary of SC Resolution 1373 @UN 1/2.
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I congratulate H.E Volkan Bozkir on officially assuming the Presidency of UN GA for the 75th Session. I bid farewell to H.E Tijjani Muhammad-Bande & sincerely thank him for his outstanding leadership during his Presidency. Looking forward towards a successful conduct of #UNGA75.
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On this auspicious day I honour the sacrifice of sons & daughters who laid down their lives defending the motherland 🇵🇰 & troops @UNPeacekeeping to maintain Int'l Peace & Security . Our troops have served under the UN 🇺🇳 with professionalism & dedication. #DefenceAndMartyrsDay
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UN Security Council failed the Palestinian people once again. The demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza has an overwhelming backing of international community. What happened in UNSC is deeply disappointing. We appreciate UAE & all co-sponsors for their efforts.
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Today I spoke in the UN General Assembly on behalf of Algeria, Bolivia, China, Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Nigeria, Syria & Pakistan. We want permanent ceasefire, protection of civilians & accountability of Israel. My statement.
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The Pakistan Mission to the UN and I join the freedom loving people of Jammu & Kashmir & the Pakistani Nation in mourning the irreparable loss of the great Kashmiri leader, & epitome of Kashmir’s struggle for freedom and self determination, Syed Ali Shah Geelani: . @PakistanUN_NY.
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The world should take note of how the rights of the religious minorities in India, principally those of Indian Muslims including their worship places are under attack by Hindutva forces. There is a greater display of hate speech, Islamophobia & hate crimes in Modi's India.
🔊: PR NO. 2️⃣4️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣. Pakistan Condemns Consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the Site of Demolished Babri Mosque. 🔗⬇️.
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Deeply grieved by the passing of Riaz Kokhar, my dearest friend & pride of our Foreign Service. His services to the nation are legion, to be recounted by history. He will remain immortal in pantheon of Pakistan’s heroes-a shining example to our diplomats. Rest in peace, my friend
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Proud of my team at the Pakistan Mission for their stellar performance over the past several months. They ran a robust election campaign, and the overwhelming vote Pakistan received is a testament to their hard work. As I reminded them today, the work has just begun.
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Pakistan welcomes the Security Council’s deliberations on the Jammu & Kashmir issue. Holding the meeting on the anniversary of India’s illegal action of 5th August 2019 is a signal that the Council considers these measures unacceptable.
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I express our deep anguish & sorrow for the death of 3 of our Chinese brothers & sisters in the cowardly terrorist attack in Karachi, sponsored by our enemies who are desperate to break the iron friendship between China & Pakistan. They will never succeed. My deepest condolences.
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Pakistan joined @UN on 30 September 1947, just over a month after its independence. Our founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah said,“We standby by the United Nations Charter & will gladly make our full contribution to peace & prosperity of the world”. @PakistanUN_NY 🇵🇰🇺🇳.1/4.
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Multilateralism is the only way to save the world from the onslaught of triple crisis that the international community is facing. #MultilateralismDay @UN.
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From the last 100yrs, Kashmiris have endured immense suffering & they will have freedom one day. When India took its unilateral illegal measures of 5 Aug 2019–to lock down occupied J&K–it was the largest imprisonment of an entire people–8M of them–in modern history #YoumeIstehsal.
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India’s so-called “No first-use” policy lacks credence. due to it's “cold start” doctrine of surprise attack, deploying several “strike force” brigades along border; plans for naval blockade, & proclaimed intention of fighting “limited war” with Pakistan under “nuclear overhang”.
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All resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council are binding in nature under provisions of the UN Charter. If Israel doesn't implement the resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, the Security Council needs to consider measures to enforce compliance.
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This is an opportunity for all of us to commemorate & remember the great contributions by our forefathers, Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah & Allama Iqbal who envisioned & worked hard for the formation of this country,which seemed improbable at its birth. #PakistanIndependenceDay
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For India to play victim is rather hypocritical after bragging that it will take over the whole of Jammu & Kashmir including Aksai Chin": my interview with Tom O'Connor .@ShaolinTom @Newsweek.
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Pleased to meet and had a fruitful discussion with Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi from UAE 🇦🇪 candidate for #INTERPOL President today 🇵🇰🇺🇳
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This will be a historic conference at a vital moment for Pakistan, the OIC and the world community. 🇵🇰👏.@OICatUN @ImranKhanPTI @ForeignOfficePk @SMQureshiPTI @GovtofPakistan.
I warmly welcome Foreign Ministers & delegations from OIC mbr states, observers, partners & intl orgs to #48OICCFM in Islamabad. Under overarching theme of ‘Unity, Justice & Development’, OIC-CFM will have wide-ranging deliberations. People of 🇵🇰 are honoured with your presence.
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It was a real pleasure hosting the President of 75th General Assembly H.E Volkan Bozkir & Mrs Nazli Bozkir, and other very honorable guests.
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At the 1st meeting of the IGN today, I reiterated 🇵🇰 ’s principled position for a comprehensive #UNSC reform. We are prepared to breathe new life in the IGN process but some want to kill it.
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Pakistan would continue to work actively for a just, comprehensive & durable solution of the Palestinian issue through the establishment of a secure, viable, contiguous & sovereign State of Palestine on the basis of the pre-June 1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
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Farewell for my dear friend and colleague, Italy’s Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, with all best wishes for success in DC.
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Today, I personally conveyed letter from my FM H.E Shah Mahmood Qureshi to H.E. Abdou Abarry,President UNSC, expressing Pakistan's deep concern over grave violations of human rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir & the accompanying threat to int'l peace & security.
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Today in an unfortunate spate of events, six brave Pakistani peacekeepers embraced martyrdom in a helicopter crash. They made this ultimate sacrifice while serving in Democratic Republic of Congo as part of the UN contingent. My heart goes out to the families of the martyrs. 1/2.
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On the instructions of #GovOfPakistan, Today, I have handed over a letter from @SMQureshiPTI to the President of the #SC drawing attention to the recent developments in IIOJK.This letter is to be circulated as an official doc of the SC under agenda item:"India-Pakistan Question".
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We also fully support President Erdogan’s call for declaring an international day against Islamophobia. @RTErdogan @Turkey_UN.
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Pakistan fully supports the resolution’s call for respect for principle of the sovereignty & territorial integrity of States –which applies to Ukraine, as to other Member States. States cannot be torn apart by the use of force.This must be consistently & universally respected.
Pakistan abstained in the vote on the draft resolution in document A/ES-11/L.5.↪️Ambassador Munir Akram Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the @UN delivered EoV at the Eleventh Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly . ↪️
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I signed today with H.E Teburoru Tito the joint communique on establishing diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kiribati 🇰🇮 & Islamic Republic of Pakistan 🇵🇰. I wish to congratulate the Government & the People of the Kiribati on this historic occasion.@ForeignOfficePk 1/3
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Great pleasure meeting Italy’s incoming PR, Ambassador Maurizio Massari @MauMassari 🇮🇹 today.
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I handed over a letter by the Foreign Minister🇵🇰 Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to the President of the United Nations, Security Council,🇨🇳regarding the alarming situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu& Kashmir in the wake of India’s illegal & unilateral actions of 5 Aug 2019
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I met President of @UN SC, H.E Tarek Ladeb of Tunisia, & briefed him on, the grave situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu&Kashmir (IIOJK); dossier on Indian-sponsored terrorism; 🇵🇰 ’s role in facilitating Afghan peace process &, the threat posed by spoilers to the process.
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Great pleasure meeting H.E. Mohan Pieris, PR of Srilanka today. @PakistanUN_NY 🇵🇰🇺🇳.@SLUNNewYork 🇱🇰🇺🇳
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FM @SMQureshiPTI has pointed out in his letter to the SC & @UN SG, India imprisoned the entire Kashmiri political leadership; illegally detained 15,000 Kashmiri youth; tortured thousands ; extra-judicially killed young boys; put down peaceful protests violently. " #YoumeIstehsal
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He promised to study the dossier; called upon India and Pakistan to reduce tensions; and engage in a dialogue and pursue solutions in accordance with the .@UN Charter and Security Council resolutions.
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Thank you @volkan_bozkir for your condolence message. Pakistan 🇵🇰 has paid a heavy price in blood and treasure in the fight against externally sponsored terrorism. Despite these losses our resolve to defeat terrorism remains unwavering.
I condemn the terrorist attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. I express my condolences to the people and the Government of Pakistan. 🇺🇳🇵🇰.
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"After 40 yrs, there is an opportunity for peace throughout Afghanistan & an opportunity to root out terrorism from there. This opportunity must not be lost at the altar of ego, revenge or disappointment. " My statement today at UNSC on #Afghanistan . 🎙
Ambassador Munir Akram @PakistanPR_UN speaking in the @UN Security Council's briefing on the situation in Afghanistan #UNSC @UNAMAnews @DeborahLyonsUN
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This year too, third Committee and the General Assembly reaffirmed the commitment of Member States to the principle of self-determination by adopting Pakistan-sponsored resolution by consensus. 🤝We thank our large number of co-sponsors. #UNGA @PakistanUN_NY 🇵🇰 🇺🇳
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Today, in the first IGN meeting, I strongly reiterated that a comprehensive reform of the SC, achieved through a Council which is more representative,democratic, transparent,effective, accountable & is representative of the interests of all Member States-small,medium & large. 1/3
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Recalling UNSC resolution 47 of 21 April 1948, on its part, Pakistan will continue to extend all moral, political & diplomatic support to the valiant Kashmiri struggle for self-determination in accordance with UNSC resolutions. #KashmirAtUN.
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Being one of the principal victims of terrorism, Pakistan’s resolve to eliminate this scourge is clear and unwavering @UNSC open debate on 'Threats to International peace and security: Linkage between international terrorism and organized crime '.
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On this Intl. Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, let us remember that 34 journalists have been killed in the line of duty in Gaza. Those who work in occupied territories & other conflict zones under risks to their lives to keep the world informed are real heroes.
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"I would like to single out, in particular, First Secretary Jawad Chatta @jawadjac3284 , whose dedicated and untiring efforts went a long way in making possible this outstanding result." @UN_HRC.
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Great pleasure meeting H.E. Albert Chimbindi, Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 today
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"We will not forget. Some courageous people within the UN have said this is genocide. Make no mistake, we will remember this genocide." . My remarks during briefing of UN Relief & Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Full statement.
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On 5Jan1949, @UN sanctified the right of #SelfDetermination of the ppl of Jammu&Kashmir.On that day, UNSC’s Commission(UNCIP) adopted resolution;guaranteed that “question of accession of the State of J&K will be decided through democratic method of a free & impartial plebiscite”.
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Our deliberations at #HLPF2021 can provide a basis for a concerted multilateral effort to recover, rebuild, & accelerate progress towards #SDGs & realize the vision of #Agenda2030 Our deliberations can form a impetus to the int'l solidarity & cooperation, which is so vital today.
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