UN Security Council poised to convene amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan

While Pakistan stated that it is keeping “all options” open, including bringing up the issue at the Security Council, Greece, which holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, has suggested that a council meeting on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan may take place “sooner rather than later.”

“Everything is [up for discussion], even bringing it up in the Security Council. At a press conference held at the UN headquarters on Friday, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, stated,

“We will make the decision when it is appropriate.”

He was answering a query from the UN Correspondents Association (UNCA) president.

Speaking to UN media in New York on Thursday, Greek Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris gave an update on the Security Council’s agenda during Greece’s month-long leadership. We communicate frequently, but I would think that this is something that may occur sooner rather than later. We are getting ready; we shall see. Our (UNSC) presidency begins today,” Sekeris declared.

He emphasized the need for such a conversation while pointing out that a formal request had not yet been made.

“Obviously, if a meeting request is made, then This meeting should happen, in my opinion, since, as we discussed, it may also be a chance to voice opinions and maybe ease some tensions. We’ll see.”

The gravity of the issue was acknowledged by Ambassador Sekeris.

“I must admit that we are also very concerned about the increasing bilateral tension between India and Pakistan that has been developing in the atmosphere.”

He continued by saying that bigger member nations were in communication with both parties and that

“we are also joining others who are calling for de-escalation and dialogue so that the situation does not spiral out of control.”

Regarding the Pahalgam event, Sekeris stated, “It’s a really relevant topic. As previously said, we vehemently denounce any act of terrorism as a matter of principle, and we did just that in the case of the “heinous terrorist attack” in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of innocent citizens.

“India and Pakistan are both much bigger than Greece,”

he said.

As a result, the volume and size are varied. In order to prevent things from getting out of hand, we also support calls for de-escalation and communication.