Pakistan Assumes UNSC Presidency: A Beacon of Responsibility in Troubled Times巴基斯坦担任联合国安理会轮值主席国：动荡时期的责任灯塔

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In a world beset by complex geopolitical crisis the need for balanced, diplomatic, and mature leadership is more pressing than ever. 在一个被复杂的地缘政治危机所困扰的世界，对平衡、外交和成熟的领导力的需求比以往任何时候都更加迫切。

On July 1, 2025, Pakistan assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)—a position that comes not only with responsibility but with the potential to influence global peace, security, and dialogue at a time of rising global tension and uncertainty. This marks the fifth time Pakistan has taken on this vital role, reflecting both the international community’s confidence in Pakistan’s capabilities and Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism and global peace.

In a world beset by complex geopolitical crises—from persistent conflicts in the Middle East and Africa to growing rivalries in Asia and rising tensions in Eastern Europe—the need for balanced, diplomatic, and mature leadership is more pressing than ever. Pakistan, with its rich experience in diplomacy, history of peacekeeping, and consistent voice for justice and equity in international affairs, is uniquely placed to offer just that.

A Legacy of Service and Diplomacy

Pakistan has served as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on seven previous occasions: 1952–53, 1968–69, 1976–77, 1983–84, 1993–94, 2003–04, and 2012–13. In four of those terms, including the current one, Pakistan held the presidency of the UNSC—a role that rotates monthly among member states.

These repeated elections to the UNSC are no coincidence. They reflect widespread international recognition of Pakistan’s principled foreign policy, its dedication to peacekeeping and conflict resolution, and its capability to manage sensitive multilateral negotiations. Pakistan has consistently shown that it can rise above narrow national interests and play the role of a fair, constructive, and balanced actor on the world stage.

Pakistan’s Contributions to the UN and Global Peace

Pakistan’s commitment to the United Nations runs deep. As one of the early members of the UN, Pakistan has actively supported the organization’s goals of peace, justice, human dignity, and economic cooperation. Its contributions span across several dimensions:

1. UN Peacekeeping Operations

Pakistan is one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping forces in the world. Since 1960, over 200,000 Pakistani troops have participated in more than 46 UN missions across the globe, from Congo to Liberia and from Haiti to Bosnia. Pakistani peacekeepers are admired for their professionalism, discipline, and dedication.

The sacrifices have been real—over 170 Pakistani peacekeepers have laid down their lives while serving under the UN flag, a testament to Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to global peace.

2. Championing Global Justice and Equity

Pakistan has consistently raised its voice for the rights of oppressed peoples, including the Palestinians and Kashmiris, within the UN framework. It has advocated for peaceful conflict resolution, respect for international law, and the principle of self-determination. Pakistan’s diplomacy has always sought to bridge divides—whether between North and South or between the developed and developing world.

In forums such as the Group of 77 (G77) and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Pakistan has played a leading role in shaping the global development agenda and advocating for fairer economic systems.

3. Mediation and Conflict Resolution

Pakistan has often acted as a bridge in complex situations. Its geography, history, and diplomatic orientation make it a key player in South Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf region, and beyond. It has contributed to peace efforts in Afghanistan, mediated between Iran and Saudi Arabia at times of heightened tensions, and maintained diplomatic engagement with both the East and the West.

This ability to engage across divides gives Pakistan a unique strength in today’s fragmented geopolitical environment.

Why Pakistan’s Presidency Matters Now

The UNSC presidency is largely procedural, but the country holding the post can shape the monthly agenda, facilitate debates, and guide the Council’s tone and responsiveness. The July 2025 presidency comes at a time of unprecedented challenges:

·       The ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and Yemen,

·       Great power rivalry escalating in the Indo-Pacific and Europe,

·       The rise of global terrorism and cyber threats,

·       Climate-related security risks and mass displacement,

·       Stalled reforms in global governance.

In this fragile context, Pakistan’s presidency offers a breath of maturity, equilibrium, and dialogue. Pakistan is not part of any military bloc. It enjoys close relations with both China and the United States, engages constructively with Russia, has longstanding ties with the Muslim world, and maintains growing partnerships with Africa and Latin America.

This balance gives Pakistan the credibility to act as a neutral facilitator—a nation that listens, mediates, and helps find common ground where few others can.

An Agenda Rooted in Peace and Inclusivity

During its presidency, Pakistan is expected to focus on several key priorities aligned with both its national values and global needs:

1. Strengthening Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding

As a leading troop-contributing country, Pakistan is expected to highlight ways to improve the effectiveness, safety, and funding of UN peacekeeping operations. It will also advocate for a stronger link between peacekeeping and post-conflict development—a lesson Pakistan has learned from its own experience with conflict-affected regions.

2. Promoting Dialogue on Emerging Threats

Pakistan will likely encourage discussions on non-traditional threats to peace and security—such as cyber warfare, climate change, and food insecurity—that require new international cooperation frameworks. Pakistan’s experience in disaster management and resilience-building offers valuable insights.

3. Advocating for Dispute Resolution and Justice

Pakistan’s presidency is expected to reinforce the importance of the peaceful settlement of disputes—a founding principle of the UN Charter. It will advocate for reinvigorating multilateral mechanisms for conflict resolution and promoting justice for long-standing unresolved issues, including the right to self-determination.

4. Fostering South-South Cooperation

As a proud member of the Global South, Pakistan will use its platform to raise issues that affect developing countries: economic inequality, debt, access to technology, and fairer trade. It will emphasize partnerships based on mutual respect and shared prosperity.

5. Inclusivity and Multilateral Reform

Pakistan supports the reform of the UN Security Council to make it more representative, transparent, and accountable. During its presidency, it is likely to promote discussions on how to democratize global decision-making and give a stronger voice to marginalized countries.

A Mature and Capable Nation on the World Stage

Pakistan’s leadership in the UNSC this month is not just symbolic—it reflects a growing recognition of the country’s evolution into a mature, responsible, and constructive global actor.

Despite facing its own challenges—economic pressures, regional tensions, and the scars of terrorism—Pakistan has emerged stronger, more democratic, and more committed to peace than ever. It has rebuilt itself after years of internal strife, contributing to regional connectivity through projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and investing in sustainable development goals.

Pakistan is also among the few countries that can engage in dialogue with competing powers without partisanship. This diplomatic balance is a rare and valuable asset in today’s polarized international environment.

An Opportunity for Unity in a Divided World

The world is not short of crises today. But it is short on dialogue, diplomacy, and trust. Pakistan’s presidency of the UNSC offers a chance to inject calm, promote conversation, and guide the Council back to its founding spirit—to be a place where nations unite to keep peace, not deepen divisions.

The people of Pakistan, who have long borne the costs of global conflicts, now extend their hand in peace and partnership to the world. As it chairs the world’s most powerful decision-making body on peace and security, Pakistan carries with it the hopes of many—those who want to see diplomacy succeed over violence, unity over fragmentation, and justice over silence.

A Responsible Partner in Global Peace

Pakistan’s assumption of the UNSC presidency is a moment of pride—not just for the nation, but for all who believe in multilateralism and dialogue. It is a testament to Pakistan’s long record of service to global peace, its ability to handle complexity with composure, and its vision for a fairer world.

In this brief yet significant tenure, Pakistan is expected to act with responsibility, foresight, and humility—amplifying the voices of the voiceless and reminding the world that diplomacy still matters.

At a time when humanity stands at a crossroads, Pakistan’s voice in the UNSC will be one of balance, reason, and resolve. And perhaps, in this divided world, that’s exactly the kind of leadership we need.

2025年7月1日，巴基斯坦担任联合国安理会轮值主席国，这一职位不仅负有责任，而且在全球紧张局势和不确定性加剧之际，具有影响全球和平、安全与对话的潜力。这是巴基斯坦第五次担任这一重要角色，既反映了国际社会对巴基斯坦能力的信心，也反映了巴基斯坦对多边主义和全球和平的长期承诺。

在一个被复杂的地缘政治危机所困扰的世界——从中东和非洲持续不断的冲突到亚洲日益增长的竞争和东欧日益紧张的局势——对平衡、外交和成熟的领导的需求比以往任何时候都更加迫切。巴基斯坦拥有丰富的外交经验和维持和平的历史，在国际事务中一贯倡导正义与公平，具有得天独厚的条件。

服务与外交的遗产

巴基斯坦此前曾七次担任联合国安理会非常任理事国：1952-53年、1968-69年、1976-77年、1983-84年、1993-94年、2003-04年和2012-13年。在包括本届在内的四届任期中，巴基斯坦担任了联合国安理会主席，这是一个在成员国之间每月轮换的角色。

联合国安理会的多次选举并非巧合。它们反映了国际社会对巴基斯坦有原则的外交政策、对维持和平和解决冲突的奉献以及管理敏感多边谈判的能力的广泛认可。巴基斯坦一直表明，它可以超越狭隘的国家利益，在世界舞台上扮演一个公平、建设性和平衡的角色。

巴基斯坦对联合国和全球和平的贡献

巴基斯坦对联合国的承诺根深蒂固。作为联合国的早期成员之一，巴基斯坦积极支持该组织的和平、正义、人类尊严和经济合作的目标。它的贡献横跨几个方面：

1. 联合国维持和平行动

巴基斯坦是世界上对联合国维和部队贡献最大的国家之一。自1960年以来，从刚果到利比里亚，从海地到波斯尼亚，20多万巴基斯坦军队参加了联合国在全球的46多项任务。巴基斯坦维和人员的专业精神、纪律和奉献精神令人钦佩。

牺牲是真实的——170多名巴基斯坦维和人员在联合国旗帜下献出了自己的生命，这证明了巴基斯坦对全球和平的坚定承诺。

2. 倡导全球正义与公平

巴基斯坦一直在联合国框架内为包括巴勒斯坦人和克什米尔人在内的被压迫人民的权利发声。它主张和平解决冲突、尊重国际法和自决原则。巴基斯坦的外交一直在寻求弥合分歧——无论是北方和南方之间，还是发达国家和发展中国家之间。

在77国集团（77国集团）和不结盟运动（不结盟运动）等论坛上，巴基斯坦在制定全球发展议程和倡导更公平的经济制度方面发挥了主导作用。

3. 调解及解决冲突

巴基斯坦经常在复杂局势中充当桥梁。它的地理、历史和外交取向使它成为南亚、中亚、海湾地区以及其他地区的关键角色。它为阿富汗的和平努力做出了贡献，在紧张局势加剧时在伊朗和沙特阿拉伯之间进行调解，并与东方和西方保持外交接触。

这种跨越分歧的能力使巴基斯坦在当今支离破碎的地缘政治环境中具有独特的优势。

为什么巴基斯坦的任期主席现在很重要

联合国安理会主席职位基本上是程序性的，但担任该职位的国家可以决定每月的议程，促进辩论，并指导安理会的基调和反应。2025年7月的总统任期将面临前所未有的挑战：

·加沙、苏丹、乌克兰和也门持续的人道主义危机；

·印太和欧洲的大国竞争升级；

·全球恐怖主义和网络威胁的兴起，

·与气候相关的安全风险和大规模流离失所；

·全球治理改革停滞。

在这种脆弱的背景下，巴基斯坦的总统职位带来了成熟、平衡和对话的气息。巴基斯坦不属于任何军事集团。它与中国和美国都保持着密切的关系，与俄罗斯进行建设性的接触，与穆斯林世界保持着长期的联系，并与非洲和拉丁美洲保持着日益增长的伙伴关系。

这种平衡使巴基斯坦具有作为中立调解者的信誉——一个倾听、调解并帮助找到共同点的国家，而其他国家很少能做到这一点。

一项植根于和平与包容的议程

在担任轮值主席国期间，巴基斯坦预计将把重点放在符合其国家价值观和全球需求的几个关键优先事项上：

1. 加强维和与建设和平

作为主要的部队派遣国，巴基斯坦有望强调如何提高联合国维和行动的有效性、安全性和资金。它还将倡导在维持和平与冲突后发展之间建立更紧密的联系——这是巴基斯坦从其自身在受冲突影响地区的经验中吸取的教训。

2. 促进就新出现的威胁进行对话

巴基斯坦可能会鼓励讨论对和平与安全的非传统威胁，如网络战、气候变化和粮食不安全，这些都需要新的国际合作框架。巴基斯坦在灾害管理和复原力建设方面的经验提供了宝贵的见解。

3. 倡导争端解决和正义

巴基斯坦担任轮值主席国有望加强和平解决争端的重要性——这是《联合国宪章》的基本原则。它将倡导重振解决冲突的多边机制，促进对长期未解决的问题，包括自决权的正义。

4. 促进南南合作

作为全球南方的骄傲成员，巴基斯坦将利用其平台提出影响发展中国家的问题：经济不平等、债务、获得技术和更公平的贸易。它将强调基于相互尊重和共同繁荣的伙伴关系。

5. 包容与多边改革

巴基斯坦支持联合国安理会的改革，使其更具代表性、透明度和问责性。在担任主席国期间，它可能会推动有关如何使全球决策民主化以及给予边缘化国家更大发言权的讨论。

世界舞台上一个成熟而有能力的国家

巴基斯坦本月在联合国安理会的领导地位不仅仅是象征性的，它反映了人们越来越认识到巴基斯坦正在成为一个成熟、负责任和建设性的全球行动者。

尽管面临着自身的挑战——经济压力、地区紧张局势和恐怖主义的伤痕——巴基斯坦却比以往任何时候都更加强大、更加民主、更加致力于和平。经过多年的内乱，中国进行了重建，通过中巴经济走廊等项目为地区互联互通做出了贡献，并投资于可持续发展目标。

巴基斯坦也是少数几个能够在没有党派偏见的情况下与竞争大国进行对话的国家之一。在当今两极分化的国际环境中，这种外交平衡是一笔难得的宝贵财富。

在分裂的世界中实现团结的机会

当今世界并不缺少危机。但它缺乏对话、外交和信任。巴基斯坦担任联合国安理会轮值主席国提供了一个注入平静、促进对话并引导安理会回归其创始精神的机会——成为各国团结起来维护和平、而不是加深分歧的地方。

长期承受全球冲突代价的巴基斯坦人民现在向世界伸出和平与伙伴之手。作为世界上最强大的和平与安全决策机构的主席，巴基斯坦承载着许多人的希望——那些希望看到外交战胜暴力、团结战胜分裂、正义战胜沉默的人。

全球和平的负责任伙伴

巴基斯坦担任联合国安理会轮值主席国是一个值得骄傲的时刻——不仅是巴基斯坦的骄傲，也是所有相信多边主义和对话的人的骄傲。这证明了巴基斯坦长期以来为全球和平做出的贡献，证明了它沉着应对复杂局面的能力，证明了它对一个更公平的世界的愿景。

在这短暂而重要的任期内，巴基斯坦被期望以负责任、远见卓识和谦逊的态度行事——放大无声者的声音，并提醒世界外交仍然重要。

在人类站在十字路口的时刻，巴基斯坦在联合国安理会的声音将是平衡、理性和决心的声音。也许，在这个分裂的世界里，这正是我们所需要的那种领导。

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