ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday warned the United Nations that the humanitarian impact of the Ukraine conflict had become widespread and catastrophic, cautioning that the risks of miscalculation and escalation were growing more pronounced and frequent.
Addressing an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council convened by Belarus on the alleged Ukrainian drone attacks on civilians, Pakistan's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, highlighted the dangers posed by the continued use of armed drones and the humanitarian challenges associated with the technology.
Reaffirming Pakistan's position, Jadoon urged all parties to strictly adhere to the principles of international humanitarian law without exception, saying the conflict could only be ended through diplomacy and dialogue.
"We, therefore, underscore the imperative for an immediate and complete cessation of hostilities and urge all sides to earnestly recommit to the path of dialogue," he said.
Jadoon said Pakistan believed that a mutually acceptable peaceful settlement, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the legitimate security interests of all sides and relevant multilateral agreements, was the only viable path to lasting peace.
He added that Pakistan would continue to support all efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive, durable and peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Jadoon also deplored and deeply regretted the reported loss of civilian lives in Belarus, saying it was unfortunate that civilians continued to suffer both physical and psychological trauma as a result of the protracted conflict.
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