United Nations (APP – Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 24 Mar 2026) As the Russian-Ukrainian conflict enters its fifth year, Pakistan He called for an immediate ceasefire and the early resumption of peace negotiations, stressing that there is no military solution.
“Just and lasting peace can only be achieved through sustained, organized and meaningful dialogue,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council.
Speaking at a discussion on the situation in Ukraine, he recalled that Pakistan has stood for dialogue and diplomacy since the early days of this conflict, which has “cast a heavy shadow on all those affected – peoples, their livelihoods, economies, countries, entire regions and beyond.”
The Pakistani envoy added that “its protracted nature has led to deepening divisions, straining multilateralism and complicating efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful solution.”
Monday’s session of the Security Council was chaired by Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State, who serves as president of the 15-member council for the month of March.
In his speech, Ambassador Asim Ahmed said that civilians continue to bear the brunt of the hostilities, with loss of life, displacement and destruction of homes and infrastructure. “The continuing human suffering underscores the urgent need to uphold human dignity, ensure the protection of civilians, and prioritize the peaceful settlement of this conflict.”
He said it was unfortunate that another completely avoidable crisis was unfolding in the country middle The East has also influenced the negotiation process on Ukraine.
The Pakistani envoy added, “However, we hope that the next round of these negotiations will be held as soon as possible, and that all parties will continue their efforts for peace, demonstrate real political will, build mutual understanding and engage constructively to achieve a negotiated settlement of the conflict, starting with the immediate cessation of hostilities.”
“Achieving lasting peace requires strict adherence to the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter and a focus on finding a mutually acceptable solution that is compatible with the legitimate security positions and interests of all parties.
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He said Pakistan would continue to support all initiatives aimed at bridging divisions and promoting the peaceful settlement of conflicts, globally, in Ukraine or elsewhere, always upholding international law and fully respecting the principles of the UN Charter.
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said: “Civilian casualties in Ukraine far exceed levels at this time last year.”
Civilians continue to face waves of drone and missile strikes, destroying homes, schools and hospitals. As hostilities intensify along frontline areas, entire communities are forced to flee.
“For children, this means missing school, prolonged stress and fear, and separation from loved ones,” Fletcher explained.
At the same time, strikes on energy and other critical infrastructure deprive civilians of the basics of survival.
“These attacks reflect an ongoing pattern of damage to the systems that civilians depend on to survive,” he stressed.
“The damage is accumulating — quietly but relentlessly — alongside the visible devastation.”
Fletcher urged the Council to insist on protecting civilians and the essential infrastructure on which they depend. To ensure safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to all civilians in need.