Overview
- Addressing the UN Security Council on Nov. 21, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said only a negotiated settlement can deliver sustainable peace.
- He called on Moscow and Kyiv to return to talks and to pursue a ceasefire as the necessary first step toward de-escalation.
- The envoy condemned strikes on civilian infrastructure as violations of international law and emphasized civilian protection as a priority.
- Pakistan urged the international community to step up diplomacy, warning that the conflict’s regional repercussions are deepening.
- He said earlier initiatives, including rounds of dialogue and efforts led by President Donald Trump, have not produced results.