Pakistan’s Demand for Full UN Membership
At the United Nations conference on July 28, 29, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar represented Pakistan and issued a strong call for the United Nations Security Council to admit Palestine as a full member. He characterized Gaza as a “graveyard of international law” and said that blocking the admission constituted collective punishment that must cease immediately. Iraq Dar emphasized that full membership would enhance Palestine’s diplomatic standing and help secure “lasting peace in the region”.
Pakistani officials reiterated that Palestine qualifies under UN General Assembly Resolution ES‑10/23, which recommended the Security Council give favorable consideration to full membership, especially after the US veto in April 2024 (Wikipedia). Pakistan, which holds the UN Security Council presidency for July 2025, sees this moment as historic and an opportunity to restore credibility to commitments supporting a two‑state solution (Globedge).
Two State Solution: Pakistan’s Core Policy
Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering belief that the two state solution based on 1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al‑Sharif (East Jerusalem) as the capital is the only viable path toward peace. Pakistan reiterated its refusal to normalize relations with Israel until Palestinian sovereignty is realized within these parameters (PID).
During the conference, the Pakistani delegation also called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access, and the completion of reconstruction and institutional capacity building in Palestine. Pakistan offered technical assistance in health, education, public administration and service delivery in coordination with Palestinian leadership and OIC partners (The News International).
France’s Recognition and Pakistan’s Praise
Pakistan warmly welcomed France’s decision to formally recognize the State of Palestine a landmark move by the first G‑7 country to do so. Foreign Minister Dar praised the decision and urged other nations to follow suit, framing France’s recognition as a pivotal step toward broad international support for Palestinian statehood (The News International).
This recognition is expected to be formally announced at the UN General Assembly in September 2025, part of a summit co chaired by France and Saudi Arabia focusing on the two‑state solution and peace process (The Guardian).
Global Context & Regional Momentum
As of March 2025, 147 of the 193 UN member states recognize Palestine, or about 75% globally, though key Western powers including the US, UK, Germany, and Japan remain non recognizing. These Western countries condition recognition on direct negotiations with Israel a prerequisite Pakistan and others argue has become untenable. Following Macron’s move, other European nations such as Spain, Norway, Ireland and Slovenia have either recognized or begun formal processes to recognize Palestinian statehood. This growing momentum signifies a shift in international consensus (The Guardian).
Why Pakistan’s Position Matters
• Symbolic and Practical Diplomacy
Pakistan’s push aligns with UN General Assembly decisions and challenges the Security Council’s permanent member veto culture, signaling a desire to shift diplomatic momentum through multilateral action (Arab News PK, Wikipedia).
• Humanitarian and Ethical Imperative
Pakistani leaders framed the Palestinian struggle as not only political but deeply humanitarian, pointing to dire conditions in Gaza and urging global accountability for violations of international law (president.gov.pk).
• Regional and Global Leadership
By co‑hosting and participating actively in the UN conference, Pakistan positioned itself alongside France and Saudi Arabia as a committed advocate for conflict resolution and regional stability.
Summary
- Pakistan demanded full UN membership for Palestine, declaring Gaza a collapse of legal order and full membership a critical step toward peace (The News International).
- It backed the General Assembly resolution urging the Security Council to act and restore credibility to two‑state commitments.
- Pakistan praised France’s recognition of Palestine and called on others to follow, seeing it as essential momentum in the global push for statehood (The News International).
- It reinforced Pakistan’s principled support for a contiguous Palestinian state, humanitarian relief, technical aid, and institution-building collaboration with Palestinian authorities.
Pakistan’s stance at the July 2025 UN conference marks a significant diplomatic effort one aimed not only at symbolic recognition but at seeding actionable change toward Palestinian self determination and peace.
