The article argues that trust in collective action is eroding while unilateralism and the selective application of international law threaten global stability. It contends that the world urgently needs renewed solidarity and a more effective system of global governance anchored in the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. For Pakistan, multilateralism is not an abstract aspiration but a principled commitment rooted in cooperation and collective responsibility, echoed by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s assertion that Pakistan will uphold the United Nations Charter. The piece highlights Pakistan’s unwavering stance as articulated by its Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in a statement at the Meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance, hosted by the Chinese Mission to the UN. The analysis suggests that a strengthened multilateral framework can better address shared challenges—from peace and security to climate, health, and economic stability—by ensuring inclusivity, accountability, and adherence to international law. It also acknowledges the political and practical obstacles, including power politics, geopolitical rivalries, and gaps in representation. My assessment is that while the vision is laudable, turning rhetoric into reality requires concrete reforms and sustained political will from major powers to uphold universal norms, expand inclusive participation for the Global South, and improve transparency and enforcement within the UN system. In short, the article champions a rules-based order as indispensable for global stability, yet emphasizes that genuine progress hinges on reform, accountability, and genuine commitment to shared responsibility over selective compliance.
Source: Statement from @PakistanPR_UN
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Published: May 28, 2026, 10:00 pm
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