Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has called on young leaders to play a central role in renewing multilateralism and advancing a world of peace.
Speaking at a ceremony in the United Nations, he warned that the global challenges cannot be addressed through division or power without restraint.
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar stressed that multilateralism is not a matter of convenience, but a necessity, because today’s interconnected challenges like conflict, climate change, pandemics and economic instability require coordinated, inclusive and rules-based solutions.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong support for the United Nations, saying despite imperfections, multilateralism remains the most legitimate framework for managing differences peacefully, advancing shared prosperity and upholding international law and the UN Charter.
He noted that Pakistan, with a large and vibrant youth population, sees young people as a source of creativity, resilience and hope, and fully supports their meaningful participation in strengthening multilateralism, building peaceful societies, advancing inclusive development and reinforcing international cooperation.
