ISLAMABAD: The Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing is scheduled to take place as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed for New York on Tuesday to attend a high-level United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in Palestine.
The Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing comes at a critical time as tensions continue in Gaza and the West Bank. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Dar traveled to New York from London after accompanying Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his two-day official visit to Vienna.
The high-level UNSC session on the Middle East will be held on Wednesday and chaired by the United Kingdom’s foreign secretary in her capacity as President of the Security Council.
Pakistan to Reaffirm Position During Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine Briefing
During the Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing, Pakistan is expected to reiterate its long-standing and principled stance on the Palestine issue.
The Foreign Office stated that Dar will strongly oppose Israel’s recent actions to expand control over the West Bank. He will call for:
- A permanent ceasefire in Gaza
- Full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2803
- Increased humanitarian assistance
- Early recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gaza
Pakistan will emphasize support for a just and lasting peace based on international law. The country continues to advocate for the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
Officials say the Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing will also highlight Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement with key global and regional partners, including the United States and the Group of Eight Arab and Islamic countries.
Gaza Board Talks After Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine Briefing
Following the Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing, Dar is expected to join Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Washington, DC, for discussions related to the Gaza “Board of Peace.”
The board is set to hold its first formal meeting on February 19. Reports indicate that former US President Donald Trump may present a multi-billion-dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza and outline a possible stabilization framework.
Pakistan’s participation in potential troop deployment remains unclear. Officials have not confirmed whether the country will contribute personnel under any stabilization mechanism.
Eight Countries Condemn West Bank Move
The diplomatic engagement comes as Pakistan and seven other countries — Egypt, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar — jointly condemned Israel’s decision to designate areas of the West Bank as “state land.”
The foreign ministers of these nations described the move as a serious escalation that undermines Palestinian rights and prospects for peace.
Observers believe that the Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing will provide Pakistan an opportunity to coordinate positions with like-minded countries seeking de-escalation and renewed peace efforts.
Bilateral Meetings on Sidelines
On the sidelines of his New York visit, Dar will hold bilateral meetings with counterparts to discuss matters of mutual interest, including regional security and humanitarian cooperation.
The Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing marks a significant diplomatic step as Pakistan reinforces its role in ongoing international efforts to address the humanitarian crisis and political instability in the Middle East.
With global attention focused on Gaza and the West Bank, the outcomes of these engagements could influence future diplomatic and humanitarian strategies at the United Nations.
FAQs About Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine Briefing
1. Why is Ishaq Dar visiting New York?
The Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing will take place during a high-level UN Security Council session addressing the situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
2. What position will Pakistan present?
Pakistan will call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, increased humanitarian aid, and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders.
3. What is the Gaza Board of Peace?
The Gaza Board of Peace is a proposed international initiative focused on stabilization, reconstruction, and humanitarian coordination in Gaza.
4. Will Pakistan send troops to Gaza?
Officials have not confirmed whether Pakistan will contribute troops following the Ishaq Dar UNSC Palestine briefing and related diplomatic discussions.
