NEW YORK – Pakistan has reaffirmed its support for the resolution of the Iran nuclear issue through peaceful means, diplomatic engagement and sustained dialogue.Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, stated this at a critical United Nations Security Council briefing on the implementation of Resolution 2231 (2015) and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
“Pakistan advocates the preservation and the renewal of the JCPOA, or its substitution by an equally sound agreement that is acceptable to all sides, before it expires in October 2025,” he said.“We are meeting at a crucial point in the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) and Security Council’s consideration of Iran’s nuclear issue. Obviously, the developments of the past two weeks have impacted the context of the whole issue and have a bearing on our discussions today,” he remarked.
However, what have not changed are the fundamental principles and the multilateral spirit behind the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the Resolution 2231, adopted ten years ago.He issued a strong call for renewed diplomacy and restraint in the Middle East, emphasizing the need to preserve peace and uphold international law.
Ambassador Ahmad described the JCPOA as a “unique instrument” and a testament to the power of dialogue, diplomacy, and pragmatism. Despite its initial success, he noted, the agreement was disrupted, creating a ripple effect of complications that have hindered its full implementation.
Pakistan reaffirms support for resolution of Iran nuclear issue through peaceful means
