Pakistan’s permanent representative at the United Nations Abdullah Haroon has said that Pakistan is not isolated internationally and no one can dictate terms to it.
In an interview with Voice of America (VOA) on Monday, Haroon said Pakistan was able to take a position and say no to what is not in the interest of the country.
He said there was a time when Pakistan was told to do certain things, but now the country was capable of negotiating and take decisions on its own. “Now we would say that it is better and this approach be followed,” he said.
Replying to a question, he said Pakistan’s election as a non-permanent member of UN Security Council was a big success at the international level. He said India not only voted for Pakistan but also lobbied with other countries in Pakistan’s favour.
Haroon said that for the last three years, both Pakistan and India were working to improve their relations and hoped for the success of the dialogue process.
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to UN charter: On the 66th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations, Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to the principles and ideals enshrined in the UN Charter.
“Pakistan joins 193 member states of the United Nations in reiterating the importance and validity of this global forum and in paying homage to its role over decades in promoting world peace, stability and prosperity,” said a foreign office statement issued here on Monday.
It said, “Pakistan renews its pledge to continue to play an active role for the realisation of the vision of a peaceful and stable world which the UN symbolises.”
No one can dictate Pakistan anymore: Haroon
