UNSC to hold closed-door talks today on India-Pakistan tensions

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to hold closed-door consultations on Monday (May 5) to address rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Business Standard reports.

The meeting, scheduled for this afternoon by the Greek Presidency, was convened at Islamabad’s request.

Pakistan’s foreign office announced on May 4 that it would update the UN on regional developments following, including India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.

In addition to the five permanent members with veto power -- China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States -- the 10 non-permanent members in the council are Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia.

Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN and President of the Security Council for the month Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris had earlier condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people - mostly tourists - were killed.
 
“This is a position of principle. We condemn terrorism in all its forms, everywhere it is happening. On the other hand, we are concerned about this tension which is mounting in the region,” news agency PTI quoted him as saying.

A week earlier, India warned the UN about Pakistan allegedly undermining the platform to “engage in propaganda”. As part of its diplomatic efforts, India has also contacted eight of the UNSC’s non-permanent member states.