2 weeks Ago By SHAFQAT ALI
ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday called for a bold and united transformation in global peacekeeping. Addressing the closing session of Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting jointly hosted by Pakistan and the Republic of Korea here, Dar underscored the urgency of adapting United Nations Peacekeeping Operations to the fast-evolving global landscape. “UN Peacekeeping remains one of the most visible and cost-effective instruments for maintaining international peace and security,” he said.
“But this noble endeavour comes at a profound human cost,” he said. The two-day conference, held in Islamabad from 15–16 April 2025, convened high-level delegations, military officials, UN peacekeeping experts, and diplomatic envoys from around the world to explore new frontiers for more effective and safer peacekeeping through technology and integrated strategies. Charge d’Affaires, Pak zaireen attend annual urs of Amir Khusro Honouring the sacrifices of peacekeepers, the DPM paid tribute to the 4,423 personnel from over 130 countries who have lost their lives while serving under the UN flag, including 181 Pakistanis.
“We salute their heroism and remember their legacy with gratitude and reverence,” he added. Dar warned that UN Peacekeeping is at a pivotal crossroads, beset by rising geopolitical tensions, disinformation campaigns, and the destabilizing role of non-state actors and emerging technologies. “These challenges, he emphasized, are compounded by weakening multilateralism and financial constraints, necessitating a renewed commitment to cooperation, innovation, and accountability,” he said.
Reflecting on the two-day deliberations, Dar highlighted promising proposals such as the deployment of cutting-edge technologies—counter-IED systems, UAVs, ground radar, and simulation-based training tools. “UN Peacekeeping must embrace technological transformation,” he declared. “Only credible deterrence will protect our peacekeepers.
” Genetics, hype, and the direwolf delusion He presented a comprehensive framework for the future of peacekeeping anchored in seven key principles: strong political backing, clear and realistic mandates, adequate resourcing, performance-based deployments, strengthened regional partnerships, a broader peace continuum, and the safety and security of peacekeepers. Dar particularly welcomed the recent adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2719 on financing African Union-led operations, describing it as a landmark in regional collaboration, and suggested further engagement with organizations like the OIC. “Peacekeeping must be part of a broader political strategy—one that addresses root causes of conflict and fosters inclusive political solutions.
Without a viable political process, peacekeeping can only provide temporary respite,” he stressed. Reaffirming Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to global peace and security, Dar highlighted the country’s six-decade contribution to UN Peacekeeping, with over 235,000 Pakistani personnel having served in 48 missions worldwide. Court orders Adil Raja to pay £6,100 to Rashid Naseer within 14 days He also referenced Pakistan’s continued support to the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) and called for equal access across the Line of Control to enhance the mission’s effectiveness.
“The Security Council must uphold its commitments toward a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute,” he said, reinforcing Pakistan’s position on the matter and its aspirations for a peaceful and cooperative future in the region. Looking forward to the Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Berlin later this year, Dar urged all participants to carry forward the momentum from Islamabad. “Let us leave this meeting with a renewed commitment—to protect those who protect peace, to modernize missions for the challenges ahead, and to strengthen the foundations of a multilateral order rooted in justice, dignity, mutual respect and collective security.
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