Pakistan has formally requested emergency closed consultations of the United Nations Security Council in view of the deteriorating regional environment and rising tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which presents a serious risk of escalation and poses a threat to both regional and international peace and security.

Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, will deliver a statement at the Security Council stakeout area following the meeting on Monday.