UN Security Council to hold meeting on India, Pakistan situation on May 5

UN Security Council to hold meeting on India, Pakistan situation on May 5

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has scheduled a meeting for May 5 to address the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. This move comes amidst Pakistan's efforts to brief the UNSC about the latest regional developments and India's alleged aggressive actions.

Pakistan, a non-permanent member of the UNSC, has directed its Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, to convene the meeting. The country aims to present its perspective on the situation, highlighting India's alleged provocations and illegal actions, such as suspending the Indus Waters Treaty [1].

The meeting is expected to provide a platform for Pakistan to clarify how India's actions are jeopardizing peace and security in the region. It is also seen as an opportunity for the international community to express views and potentially diffuse tensions [2].

Meanwhile, India has been urging global multilateral agencies, including the IMF, to review loans and support provided to Pakistan in the wake of the attack. This move is part of India's diplomatic strategy to corner Pakistan [3].

The UNSC meeting is a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. It underscores the importance of the UN's role in maintaining regional peace and security.

References:
[1] https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/pakistan-to-brief-un-security-council-on-latest-regional-developments-125050400661_1.html
[2] https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/india-pak-tensions-pakistan-says-it-has-right-to-seek-unsc-meeting/articleshow/120832292.cms
[3] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pahalgam-terror-attack-jammu-and-kashmir-loc-tension-may-3-2025/article69533218.ece