Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has called for UN Security Council's unified and consistent support to all peace operations.

He was addressing the closing of peacekeeping ministerial preparatory meeting, co-hosted by Pakistan and Republic of Korea, in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Ishaq Dar said mandates must be clear, focused, and grounded in field realities, while troop-contributing countries must be actively involved in their formulation from the outset. He said missions need resources that match their mandates and peacekeeping missions should not be asked to do more with insufficient resources.

The Deputy Prime Minister suggested that deployment decisions should be based on professional standards and track records to improve performance.  He said regional and cross-regional partnerships must be strengthened. The recent Security Council Resolution 2719 on financing African Union-led operations is a significant step forward. He proposed to explore closer collaboration with organizations like the OIC.

Ishaq Dar further said peacekeeping should be part of a broader peace continuum, integrated with peace building efforts and anchored in long-term engagement.

He said safety and security of peacekeepers must remain paramount and perpetrators of attacks on peacekeepers should be held accountable swiftly. He said peacekeeping must be part of a broader political strategy that addresses the root causes of conflict and fosters inclusive political solutions. He said without a viable political process, peacekeeping can only provide temporary respite.

Highlighting Pakistan's contributions in the global peace efforts, the Deputy Prime Minister said the country has proudly served UN peacekeeping for over 60 years. He said over 235,000 of Pakistani personnel have participated in 48 missions across the globe. He said Pakistan remains committed to the values of the UN Charter and the promise of multilateral cooperation.

Ishaq Dar said Pakistan also hosts one of the UN's oldest peacekeeping missions, UNMOGIP, which has been tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir. He said Pakistan fully facilitates its operations. He demanded that for the mission to be effective, it must be granted similar access across the Line of Control. This is vital for regional stability. He said the Security Council must also uphold its commitments toward a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in line with its resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

The Deputy Prime Minister said Pakistan envisions a future of peace, connectivity, and shared prosperity on both its western and eastern borders, a future defined not by confrontation, but by cooperation, trade, and sustainable development.

He emphasised to protect those who protect peace, modernize missions for the challenges ahead, and strengthen the foundations of a multilateral order rooted in justice, dignity, mutual respect and collective security.