Pakistan’s UN disarmament push hailed as landmark for global peace

BEIJING (MNTV) — The United Nations General Assembly’s First Committee on Disarmament and International Security has unanimously adopted four disarmament-related resolutions sponsored by Pakistan, a development described by a leading Chinese scholar as a landmark achievement in advancing global peace and stability.

Prof. Cheng Xizhong, senior research fellow at the Charhar Institute, said the adoption reflected growing international recognition of Pakistan’s diplomatic credibility and its regionally grounded, pragmatic approach to disarmament.

“Pakistan’s proposals are not abstract ideals but actionable frameworks shaped by regional realities,” Prof. Cheng said on Sunday. “Their unanimous approval underscores Islamabad’s sustained commitment to dialogue and balanced security reforms.”

He explained that, unlike conventional global disarmament frameworks that apply uniform principles across diverse regions, Pakistan’s resolutions emphasize regional ownership, allowing countries to adapt strategies to their unique historical and security contexts.

“In regions marked by long-standing rivalries, confidence-building measures are essential to prevent misunderstandings and unintended escalation,” he said. “By focusing on regional realities, Pakistan’s approach aligns with the UN’s emphasis on inclusive and context-driven peacebuilding.”

Prof. Cheng noted that Pakistan’s consistent advocacy for nuclear disarmament, conventional arms control, and regional Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs) has strengthened the voice of non-nuclear states while encouraging nuclear powers to honor longstanding commitments.

He added that Pakistan’s diplomacy serves as a bridge between developed and developing countries in the UN’s disarmament process. “Islamabad’s initiatives focus on dialogue, verifiable compliance, and balanced security rather than coercive or unilateral frameworks,” he said.

According to the Pakistan Mission to the UN, two of the four resolutions — Regional disarmament and Confidence-building measures in the regional and sub-regional contexts — were approved unanimously. 

Two others — Conclusion of effective international arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon states against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons and Conventional arms control at the regional and sub-regional levels — were adopted by overwhelming majorities.

The mission said Pakistan has “consistently advanced” disarmament initiatives at the UN, particularly promoting nuclear restraint, regional stability, and conventional arms regulation. It added that the latest adoption reaffirmed the global commitment to negative security assurances — guarantees by nuclear powers not to use or threaten nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states.

Prof. Cheng described the resolutions’ approval as the culmination of decades of Pakistani engagement in global arms control diplomacy. “Pakistan’s voice carries moral and diplomatic weight because it is rooted in consistency and realism,” he said.

He called the unanimous adoption a “strong signal of collective commitment” to practical progress and urged UN members to turn words into measurable action. “It is not enough to agree on principles,” he warned. 

“Member states must now work to strengthen regional CBMs, curb arms flows, and develop mechanisms for compliance.”

Prof. Cheng concluded that Pakistan’s diplomatic success sets a precedent for multilateral cooperation built on mutual respect.

“In a world divided by mistrust, Pakistan’s responsible, region-centric leadership offers a tangible path forward for global disarmament,” he said.