UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lauded Pakistan’s efforts at the UN Security Council to bolster peaceful dispute resolution mechanisms, especially given escalating conflicts globally. Guterres addressed a debate following Pakistan-sponsored Resolution 2788 (2025), offering recommendations to enhance diplomacy, mediation, and conflict prevention. The resolution, adopted unanimously during Pakistan's UNSC presidency, aims to proactively utilize peaceful means outlined in the UN Charter, rather than reacting after conflicts begin. Guterres warned of a spiraling crisis in the Middle East and beyond, emphasizing that military solutions are unsustainable and civilian protection is paramount. He stressed the urgent need for restraint and a renewed commitment to diplomacy, stating attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable. The Secretary-General urged an end to fighting across the region and the restoration of navigational freedoms in vital waterways.