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Pakistan Urges UN to Make Mediation the First Line of Defence

It seeks to prevent escalation by funding early warning systems, expanding Chapter VI mediation, bolstering the UN Mediation Support Unit, offering Pakistan's diplomatic access to Iran, Gulf states, the United States to facilitate de‑escalation.

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Overview

  • On Monday Pakistan's UN ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad told UN forums that mediation should be the primary tool to stop disputes before they turn into wars.
  • He proposed concrete steps to start mediation earlier, including better early warning systems, more use of Chapter VI of the UN Charter, and active use of the secretary‑general's good offices.
  • Pakistan called for predictable funding and technical support for the UN Mediation Support Unit to make preventive mediation operational and sustainable.
  • The government offered its diplomatic ties with Iran, Gulf states, and the United States as a channel to help de‑escalate current Middle East tensions and revive US‑facilitated dialogue.
  • The push builds on UN Security Council Resolution 2788 from July 2025 and was framed as a response to risks from long wars, which Pakistan warned can cause miscalculation, spillover and greater harm to civilians.