UN Security Council adopts Pakistan-led statement on diplomacy during active hostilities

Statement focuses on diplomatic engagement

The document calls for continued diplomatic efforts even after armed conflicts begin. It highlights mediation and keeping communication channels open to facilitate ceasefires. These actions aim to promote durable political settlements while fighting continues.

Resolution builds on previous work

This new statement expands on Security Council resolution 2788 adopted in July. It combines established principles from various conflict situations into a single framework. The Foreign Office described this as a substantive addition to existing Council work.

Ambassador welcomes the adoption

Pakistan's Permanent Representative Ambassador Syed Haider Shah welcomed the consensus decision. He stated that diplomacy becomes more indispensable when hostilities start. The statement was adopted under the presidency of Latvia's Ambassador Sanita Pavļuta-Deslandes.