Bangkok October 20, 2026: Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation and the principles of the United Nations Charter, highlighting the importance of inclusive and sustainable development and stronger regional cooperation.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Ambassador Saadia Altaf Qazi, expressed these views while attending the 426th Session of the Advisory Committee of Permanent Representatives of UNESCAP on October 20, 2026. Assistant Permanent Representative Yuman Azhar also accompanied her at the meeting.
On the occasion, Ambassador Qazi extended her warm felicitations to all ahead of United Nations Day and underscored the enduring role of the United Nations as a vital platform for dialogue, solidarity and collective action among nations.
She emphasized that multilateral cooperation remains essential to addressing shared global and regional challenges and advancing common development objectives.
The Pakistani envoy also highlighted the need to promote inclusive and sustainable development and strengthen regional cooperation to ensure that the benefits of progress reach all segments of society.
She stressed the importance of collective efforts to advance development in a manner that leaves no one behind, reaffirming Pakistan’s continued support for international cooperation and the principles enshrined in the UN Charter.
