ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has supported Saudi Arabia’s rejection of its non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council, praising its call for reform.
“Pakistan fully understands the imperatives and compulsions which led to their decision not to join the Security Council after being elected to its non-permanent seat for the term 2014-2015,” Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Upset over the failure of the world forum to end the war in Syria and resolve the Palestinian issue, Saudi Arabia refused to be part of the Security Council.
A ministry statement said Pakistan agrees with the Saudi government that there should be forward movement and progress on all issues including Syria, Palestine and other long-standing issues like Kashmir.
“The Government of Pakistan has always supported all efforts to ensure peaceful resolution of disputes and is confident that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will continue to play its role in maintenance of international peace and security,” it said. “The council should be equitable, fair and democratic in nature,” the statement said.
Pakistan backs Saudi demand for UN reform
