Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to advance mediation as a shared responsibility.He expressed this commitment, while delivering a statement at the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends on Mediation under the Theme: "Re-affirming Cooperation between the UN and Regional Organizations in Mediation"The Defence Minister said mediation remains a highly impactful tool available at the UN Charter for peaceful settlement of disputes. 

Khawaja Muhammad Asif said for Pakistan, mediation is not just an abstract principle but a coveted goal, as we live in a region where unresolved disputes continue to fester. He said the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains one of the oldest items on the agenda of the UN Security Council. The Minister emphasised institutionalized coordination between the UN and regional organizations to harmonize mediation efforts.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)