Pakistan Raises Alarm Over Unilateral US Action in Venezuela at UNSC
“Peace and stability in Venezuela, and the welfare and prosperity of its people, must remain the overriding priority,” he said.
DUBAI/NEW YORK (Web Desk)- Pakistan has voiced serious concern over the rapidly unfolding situation in Venezuela, warning the United Nations Security Council that unilateral military actions undermine international law and risk triggering long-term instability with unpredictable consequences.
Addressing an emergency session of the 15-member Security Council, Pakistan’s Acting Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, said the use of force without authorization violates the core principles of the UN Charter, including respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference in internal affairs.
The meeting followed a US operation in Caracas over the weekend, during which American special forces reportedly captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a night raid. President Donald Trump later announced that the US would temporarily govern Venezuela until a political transition could be established.
Ambassador Jadoon warned that such unilateral actions set dangerous precedents, weakening the global legal framework and threatening the doctrine of sovereign immunity. History, he noted, shows that military interventions often fuel long-term instability with outcomes that are unpredictable and uncontrollable.
He stressed that the current crisis comes at a time when the world is already facing multiple global challenges. Further destabilization in Latin America, he said, could have serious regional and international security implications.
Recalling the obligations under the UN Charter, Jadoon emphasized that states must refrain from the threat or use of force against another country’s political independence. He called for peaceful solutions to political differences, respect for the will of the Venezuelan people, and an end to external interference.
Pakistan urged all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and engage in dialogue and diplomacy, including through mediation efforts. Ambassador Jadoon highlighted the importance of preserving Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, fostering regional cooperation and prosperity.
“Peace and stability in Venezuela, and the welfare and prosperity of its people, must remain the overriding priority,” he said, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to constructive engagement in the Security Council to uphold international law and promote peaceful dispute resolution.
The emergency session occurred hours before President Maduro was scheduled to appear in a federal court in Manhattan on drug-related charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy. The US has described the operation as a law enforcement action rather than a military intervention.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over the developments, warning that the operation could intensify instability in Venezuela and the wider region. Delivered by UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo, Guterres’ statement emphasized the need for inclusive democratic dialogue and adherence to international law.
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Several Security Council members echoed Pakistan’s concerns. Colombia, which requested the emergency meeting, condemned the US action as a clear violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence. China described the operation as unilateral and illegal, warning that it threatens peace in Latin America and urging a return to dialogue. Russia labeled the US action as armed aggression, demanding the immediate release of Maduro and his spouse and accusing Washington of seeking control over Venezuela’s natural resources.
Defending the operation, US Ambassador Michael G. Waltz insisted it was a targeted law enforcement action to apprehend indicted fugitives, not a war against Venezuela. He compared it to the 1989 US operation against Panama’s Manuel Noriega. President Trump stated that the US would temporarily govern Venezuela to ensure a “safe, proper, and judicious transition,” claiming the move was necessary to prevent renewed instability.
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