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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel&rsquo;s unilateral recognition of the so-called &ldquo;Somaliland&rdquo; region, calling it a violation of Somalia&rsquo;s sovereignty and international law, during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on Monday.&nbsp;Speaking at the UNSC, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, reaffirmed Pakistan&rsquo;s &ldquo;unwavering and steadfast support&rdquo; for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.&nbsp;Ambassador Jadoon described Israel&rsquo;s move as a &ldquo;direct assault on Somalia&rsquo;s internationally recognized borders,&rdquo; stressing that Somaliland remains an &ldquo;integral, inseparable, and inalienable part of Somalia.&rdquo; He emphasized that no external actor has the legal or moral authority to alter Somalia&rsquo;s territorial integrity.&nbsp;Pakistan also highlighted that a group of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries, including Pakistan, has jointly rejected Israel&rsquo;s action. The joint statement warned that recognizing parts of sovereign states violates the United Nations Charter and could have serious repercussions for peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea region, and beyond.&nbsp;The Pakistani envoy noted that Israel&rsquo;s recognition comes at a sensitive moment when Somalia is making tangible progress in political reconciliation, constitutional reform, and institution-building under the leadership of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. He pointed to positive developments in economic legislation, preparations for inclusive elections, and the ongoing transition of the United Nations presence in Somalia.&nbsp;According to Ambassador Jadoon, the first phase of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) has been completed, with the mission scheduled to conclude operations by 31 October 2026. He warned that actions undermining Somalia&rsquo;s unity risk reversing these hard-won gains.&nbsp;Pakistan also acknowledged the sacrifices of the Somali people and their security forces, supported by AU-UN missions, in combating Al-Shabaab, stressing the need for continued international support for Somalia&rsquo;s security and stabilization efforts.&nbsp;Linking the issue to the wider regional context, Ambassador Jadoon expressed concern over Israel&rsquo;s previous references to Somaliland as a potential destination for the deportation of Palestinians from Gaza. He said such actions reflect a broader pattern of destabilization and warned against exporting conflict to the Horn of Africa.&nbsp;Pakistan unequivocally rejected any proposals involving the forced displacement of Palestinians, recalling that UN Security Council Resolution 2803 clearly states that no one will be forced to leave Gaza. The envoy reaffirmed Pakistan&rsquo;s support for the Palestinian people&rsquo;s right to self-determination and reiterated its backing for a two-state solution, with an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.&nbsp;Ambassador Jadoon called on the Security Council and the international community to speak with one voice against actions that undermine Somalia&rsquo;s unity, reaffirming Pakistan&rsquo;s commitment to standing with the Somali government and people in their pursuit of peace and prosperity.

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Ambassador Usman Jadoon describes Israel’s move as a 'direct assault on Somalia’s internationally recognized borders.'

Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of 'Somaliland' at UN Security Council

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed its unwavering support for Libya&rsquo;s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity and that a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process remains indispensable to achieving durable peace. At the UN Security Council briefing on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Friday, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, delivered a clear and resolute message, stating that Libya&rsquo;s future must be determined by Libyans themselves, without dilution of sovereignty or fragmentation of national purpose, said a press release shared by Pakistan&rsquo;s Permanent Mission to the UN on X on Saturday.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2002144130940506412&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Fsections%2F&sessionId=1de18ebc49bf61c3bd3b6890b602e575d3f1e94b&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 672px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="2002144130940506412"></iframe></div></div>Pakistan, he told the Security Council, maintains its commitment to all efforts that empower the Libyan people to secure a stable and prosperous future. &ldquo;Toward that goal, we will continue to work constructively with Council members and the wider international community,&rdquo; Ambassador Jadoon said. The Pakistan UN ambassador acknowledged the secretary general&rsquo;s latest report for its candid and comprehensive assessment of Libya&rsquo;s evolving political, security, and socio-economic landscape, the press release said. Advancing political reconciliation&nbsp;He also praised UNSMIL&rsquo;s sustained and wide-ranging engagement to advance political reconciliation, including renewed efforts under the International Follow-up Committee on Libya. While the UNSMIL-facilitated political roadmap is a credible pathway toward reconciliation and an end to Libya&rsquo;s protracted transition, Pakistan warned that stalled implementation risks eroding public trust. Ambassador Jadoon said that the absence of progress on agreed-upon timelines, in particular, should be addressed foremost, notably through appointments to the High National Elections Commission and reforms to the electoral framework, while calling on all Libyan parties to engage in UNSMIL-led structured dialogue to preserve momentum. Commitment to democracy&nbsp;He said that the successful conduct of municipal elections across much of the country exemplifies a clear affirmation of the Libyan people&rsquo;s commitment to democratic participation. Whereas the mediation efforts that helped de-escalate tensions in Tripoli represent a tangible start that demands further confidence-building measures, implementation of agreed security arrangements, and sustained progress on security sector reform, Ambassador Jadoon said. On the importance of economic stability to national cohesion, the ambassador acknowledged recent positive developments, including the agreement on a Unified Development Programme, currency withdrawal operations, and enhanced transparency in the oil sector. He said that sustained cooperation toward a unified national budget and stronger economic governance is vital for long-term stability. Safeguarding assets&nbsp;Ambassador Jadoon stressed the need to safeguard Libya&rsquo;s frozen assets and channel them for the Libyan people&rsquo;s benefit, underlining the critical role of the Libyan Investment Authority in coordination with financial institutions. He said that Libya&rsquo;s challenges are formidable, but they are not insurmountable, and with sustained commitment, a unified, stable, and peaceful future can be delivered.

Ambassador Jadoon says successful conduct of municipal elections across much of Libya exemplifies affirmation of Libyans commitment to democratic participation; adds, mediation efforts represent a tangible start that demands further confidence-building measures. 

At UNSC, Pakistan urges Libyan-led political process for lasting peace

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), during its 80th session on Friday, adopted by consensus a Pakistan-sponsored resolution titled &ldquo;Universal Realization of the Right of the Peoples to Self-Determination.&rdquo; The resolution was passed with broad international support, reflecting widespread recognition of the inalienable right of peoples subjected to colonialism, alien domination, and foreign occupation. In a post on X, Pakistan&rsquo;s Permanent Mission to the UN highlighted that the adoption of the resolution underscores global backing for the rights of the people in regions facing such circumstances.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2001767063044657306&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=9931d0af7fe44e535101499368c84e8164829e2c&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 369px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>It emphasizes the situations of the people in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Palestine explicitly, reinforcing international attention to their struggle for freedom, dignity, and self-determination in line with UN Security Council resolutions. &lsquo;Enduring obligation&rsquo;&nbsp;In a related development, Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, addressing the Assembly on the occasion of the International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations, said self-determination was &ldquo;not merely a historical aspiration, but an enduring obligation&rdquo; of the international community.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2001768111645823124&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=9931d0af7fe44e535101499368c84e8164829e2c&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 648px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>&ldquo;Recent developments in the Middle East demonstrate that lasting peace cannot be achieved through the continued denial and suppression of the legitimate right to self-determination of the Palestinian people,&ldquo; he said. On Indian-occupied Kashmir, the Pakistani envoy reminded the UNGA that the issue was not a bilateral dispute but an internationally recognized one. &ldquo;The UNSC, through several resolutions, has recognized the legitimate right of self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;A just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains central to the establishment of durable peace in South Asia,&rdquo; Ambassador Jadoon added, warning that continued inaction risked further instability in an already volatile region.

Pakistan mission says ‘consensual adoption of the resolution manifests broad international support for the inalienable right of the peoples facing colonialism, alien domination and foreign occupation.’

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Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of 'Somaliland' at UN Security Council

At UNSC, Pakistan urges Libyan-led political process for lasting peace

UN General Assembly adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolution on right to self-determination