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. 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.