Growing tensions between India and Pakistan may soon lead to a meeting of the UN Security Council. Greece, currently holding the rotating presidency of the council, indicated that such a meeting is likely to occur “sooner rather than later.”

This follows statements by Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, who confirmed that escalating the issue to the Security Council remains an option for Pakistan.

Ambassador Ahmad, speaking at a UN news conference, cited “reasonable intelligence” suggesting an imminent threat of military action by India against Pakistan, stemming from the recent Pahalgam attack. He emphasized that Pakistan has already briefed key international stakeholders, including the UN Secretary-General and members of the Security Council, on its concerns and position.

He also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to self-defence as enshrined in the UN Charter should India initiate hostilities. While condemning terrorism unequivocally and expressing condolences for the Pahalgam attack victims, Ambassador Ahmad criticized India’s reported suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as illegal and destabilizing.

Greece’s ambassador to the UN Evangelos Sekeris acknowledged the serious nature of the situation and expressed concern over the escalating tensions. While no formal request for a Security Council meeting has yet been submitted, Sekeris highlighted the potential for such a meeting to facilitate dialogue and de-escalation.

He stressed that Greece, along with other larger member states, is urging both India and Pakistan to engage in de-escalation and dialogue to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control. The Pahalgam incident was also condemned as an act of terrorism.