This statement presents a unified stance by Pakistan and China in favor of a just and inclusive global governance framework anchored in international law, with the United Nations at its center. It emphasizes a Pakistan–China friendship guided by the strategic vision of their leadership and the aspirations of their peoples, strengthened over decades through mutual trust, respect, and bilateral support on major world issues. Pakistan values China’s role as a stabilizing force in international affairs and praises its consistent backing for the sovereignty, development, and prosperity of developing nations. The remarks by H.E. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, at the Group of Friends of Global Governance meeting hosted by the Chinese Permanent Mission signal a push to reform global governance structures to better reflect the interests of rising powers and developing states. A broader takeaway is the call for stronger multilateralism that places the UN at the heart of decision-making while ensuring that sovereignty and development priorities of smaller and developing countries are respected. The statement aligns with a multipolar vision where diverse voices contribute to rules-based order and collective security, especially on issues like climate, health, trade, and regional stability. In my view, this approach could enhance legitimacy and effectiveness of global norms if pursued with transparency, broad participation, and tangible, outcomes-oriented reform. It is essential that such reforms avoid entrenching blocs or enabling selective enforcement, and instead promote inclusive governance mechanisms that hold all parties to accountable standards and deliver concrete development gains for developing nations.

Source: Statement from @PakistanUN_NY

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Published: May 28, 2026, 5:06 pm