Pakistan’s envoy informs the UNSC emergency session on Iran that the UN Charter forbids the use of force.

Asim Iftikhar, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, stated that the UN Charter forbids the use of force at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council over the Iranian issue.

Asim Iftikhar stated during the Security Council meeting that Pakistan has a stake in a stable and peaceful Iran and that there are significant worries about the situation in Iran and the region.

Pakistan has long-standing ties with Iran, the envoy said, adding that Pakistan keeps a careful eye on events in Iran and the region.

He expressed optimism that things would return to normal in Iran and stated that Pakistan will keep up its diplomatic efforts to address the problems, stressing the need of using discussion and diplomacy.

Asim Iftikhar went on to say that Pakistan backs diplomatic initiatives to ease tensions in Iran and called on all sides to be patient and restrained while upholding international law.