Overview

• The UN Security Council, under Greece's May presidency, is closely monitoring rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
• Council President Evangelos Sekeris confirmed the body’s readiness to convene an extraordinary meeting if a formal request is made and de-escalation efforts prove unsuccessful.
• The Council recently issued a unanimous press statement condemning the Pahalgam attack, calling for the perpetrators to face justice, and extending condolences to India, Nepal, and victims' families.
• Sekeris highlighted the importance of bilateral dialogue and restraint to prevent the situation from worsening, noting ongoing efforts by larger UN member states to mediate.
• Pakistan’s role as a non-permanent Council member introduces procedural challenges, but the presidency has assured preparedness for any developments.