China, Pakistan push for timely implementation of UNSC resolutions

June 24, 2026 (MLN): An informal session of the United Nations Security Council has stressed the urgent need for stronger monitoring, transparent reporting, and uniform implementation of Council resolutions to rebuild global trust in the body’s effectiveness.

The meeting, co-hosted by China and Pakistan, focused on the theme “Bridging the Implementation Gap: Security Council Resolutions and the Maintenance of International Peace and Security”.

Participants noted that delays, partial execution, or selective enforcement of resolutions continue to weaken the Council’s credibility and undermine international law.

Speaking at the Arria-formula session an informal format that allows open and candid exchanges among Council members Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, who co-chaired the meeting, said Security Council resolutions should not be viewed as symbolic outcomes but as binding commitments requiring real action.

He warned that when implemented effectively, resolutions can prevent conflict, protect civilians, and strengthen global peace.

However, when ignored, they reflect a failure of collective responsibility and erode the foundations of international peace and security.

He also pointed to unresolved disputes such as Kashmir and Palestine, arguing that prolonged non-implementation of Council decisions in such cases deepens human suffering and prolongs instability.

India responded during the discussion, reiterating its position that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of its territory and an internal matter. Pakistan rejected this claim, maintaining that the region remains an internationally recognized disputed territory listed on the Security Council agenda.

China’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, also emphasized that Security Council resolutions carry legal authority and must be implemented in good faith without double standards.

He cautioned that failure or delay in implementation weakens both the authority of the United Nations and the broader framework of international law.

Fu Cong urged member states to prioritize dialogue, mediation, and de-escalation over punitive approaches that could intensify conflicts.

Briefings were also delivered by senior UN officials and experts, including UN Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari, Security Council Report Executive Director Shamala Kandiah, and International Crisis Group representative Richard Gowan.

They underlined that the effectiveness of the Council depends not only on adopting resolutions but also on ensuring practical pathways for implementation, adequate follow-up mechanisms, and sustained political commitment.

Participants broadly agreed that inconsistent or selective application of Council decisions damages institutional credibility.

Several delegates called for systematic tracking of unimplemented resolutions, periodic review mechanisms, and stronger alignment between UN peace operations, the Secretary-General’s good offices, and Council mandates.

The discussion reaffirmed that the Security Council must move beyond decision-making toward ensuring consistent execution of its resolutions, reinforcing its authority under the UN Charter and strengthening global peace and security efforts.

The session concluded with China and Pakistan reiterating their joint commitment to multilateralism and to upholding the principles and authority of the United Nations system.

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