"Statement by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad,Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN,At the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine(27 July 2026)****President,I thank Director Kayoko Gotoh, and Acting ASG Indrika Ratwatte for their briefings. 2. The continued conflict in Ukraine, particularly the escalation in intensity and frequency of attacks by the parties is deeply concerning. 3. We are also concerned by the reported attacks against infrastructure critical to global food and energy security. The ripple effect of such actions negatively impact lives and livelihoods far beyond the conflict zone, especially in the Global South. 4. Equally reprehensible is the harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure from the incessant fighting. We are alarmed by the reported targeting of humanitarian actors and associated infrastructure. President 5. We reiterate the call for all parties to fully abide by their International Humanitarian Law obligations. Violation of the widely accepted and well-established principles of IHL risks escalation, deepens mistrust, exacerbates human suffering, and further diminishes the prospects for peace.6. It is evident that durable peace and stability could only be achieved if the parties were to commit to an earnest, sustained and meaningful dialogue. The quest for a military solution will only lead to more devastation and suffering and consequences beyond the region.7. It is unfortunate that we are in this situation, 17 months after the adoption of Resolution 2774, proposed by the US and supported by Pakistan and other Council members. 8.Resolution 2774 mourned the tragic loss of life, reiterated the principle of peaceful settlement of dispute, implored to bring a swift end to the conflict and urged a lasting peace between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. 9.This resolution must be implemented. We, therefore, underscore the need for an immediate and complete cessation of hostilities, creating space for diplomacy, and the resumption of dialogue. 10. A mutually acceptable peaceful settlement, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and corresponding to the legitimate security interests of all sides and the relevant multilateral agreements remains the only viable path. 11. Pakistan will continue to support all endeavours aimed at achieving a just, comprehensive, durable and peaceful resolution of this conflict. I thank you***********"