Pakistan's UNSC Membership (2025-2026)
Pakistan will serve its eighth term as a non-permanent UNSC member from January 1, 2025, for two years.
With Pakistan's election, half of the UNSC's 10 elected members will be from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), alongside Denmark, Greece, Panama, and Somalia.
Pakistan's entry marks the end of terms for Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland, with Algeria, Guyana, Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia remaining as current members.
Focus on Afghanistan and Kashmir
Pakistan aims to use its UNSC role to repair its relations with the Taliban, with support from China and Russia in diplomatic efforts.
Pakistan will continue to push for discussions on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) at the UNSC, especially after India abrogated Article 370, despite little support from the P-5 members.
China will likely back Pakistan's stance on Kashmir.
Pakistan has tried to use Islamophobia in the UNSC to undermine anti-terrorism efforts, a tactic that targets India by linking terrorism with Islamophobia.
Pakistan’s Approach on India
Pakistan will likely continue its longstanding anti-India stance, focusing on terrorism-related issues, especially involving groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Pakistan may present new “dossiers” alleging Indian involvement in terrorism, aiming to deflect attention from its own terror links.
India successfully got Pakistan-based terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki listed under UNSC sanctions in 2021-22, and Pakistan will likely seek to retaliate diplomatically for this blow.
Multilateral Relations and Challenges
Despite common interests in UN peacekeeping, climate change, and the Global South, Pakistan’s primary focus will remain on advancing its anti-India agenda.
Pakistan’s political instability, economic challenges, and misguided priorities may hinder its ability to contribute positively to multilateral issues in the UNSC.
Pakistan has previously attempted to raise bilateral issues, such as the Indus Waters Treaty, at the UNSC, which undermines the Council's role in global peace and security.
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