ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has urged the people to do everything possible to make the world a better place; free of hunger, poverty, disease, deprivations and violence.
He made the statement in a message on the occasion of “United Nations Day” that falls on October 24.
Gilani said that in view of the present day challenges, the performance of the United Nations (UN) has been quite remarkable in various fields such as education, gender equality, humanitarian assistance, climate change, overcoming child mortality and deadly diseases, controlling acute hunger and international peacekeeping in the volatile parts of world.
The premier said that the core agenda of the UN was premised on promotion of peace, advancement of justice and equitable development around the world, establishment of friendly relations among the nations, peaceful and negotiated end to conflicts, and conquest over hunger, disease, illiteracy, and safeguarding the rights and freedoms of people.
“The day draws our attention to the achievements of the UN besides educating the people about the principles and aims that underline the functioning of this world body in a bid to win their support and backing,” he said.
The prime minister said that despite showing appreciable performance in social sector, the UN is confronted with complex and evolving challenges posed to the global order.
Pakistan’s participation in the United Nations peacekeeping missions stems from its commitment to serve humanity, international peace and collective security, he added.
“There is also an acute need of introducing multilateralism in the UN system to ward off dangers posed to international peace and order,” he said, adding that such a multilateral approach would play a significant role in evolving international consensus on dealing with issues through broad-based participation of the world community.
The prime minister said that the reform of security council was a matter of fundamental interest and importance for all the member states.
“Pakistan supports the democratisation of the UN system to make representation at the UNSC equitable.”
However, there are deep differences regarding the expansion of the council and the ambitions of some states to become permanent members. Pakistan has a long-standing position against increase of permanent members, he added.
“Let us resolve on this day to do everything possible to make our world a worth-living place; free of hunger, poverty, disease, deprivations and violence. We owe this much to our succeeding generations and let us vow not to fail them,” he said.
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Shouldn't he be concentrating on the hunger of the flood victims first? More of Pakistan wanting everyone else do the work. I see no effort in such causes on his side. Ever. Regardless of the fact it's a positive message as it's saying a lot of nothing that hasn't been said for at least 100 years by everyone else.