The United Nations Security Council held an important secret meeting on the growing tension between India and Pakistan, which Council President Evangelos Sekeris described as extremely useful. The primary objective of the meeting was to promote diplomatic dialogue between the two countries and prevent a potential conflict.
Important aspects of the meeting:
- Confidentiality: In accordance with Security Council rules, the meeting was held in strict confidence, with no official record kept.
- Participants: Key members of the Council were present, including Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative Anna Evstigneva.
- Context of the Meeting: The meeting was called by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmed in the context of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
The representative of Pakistan made it clear that they are committed to peaceful cooperative relations and look forward to dialogue. He stressed on de-escalation of tensions and peaceful resolution of disputes.
Assistant Secretary-General Mohammad Khalid Khairy described the situation as “volatile” but did not provide further details. Sekeris described the meeting as “constructive” and said the Security Council could play an important role in reducing tensions.
The main message of the meeting was clear: avoiding military confrontation and resolving problems through diplomatic dialogue.