 High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Thurk, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, The anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UDHR, is a solemn occasion to renew our pledge to humanity. The principles of human dignity, equality and freedom as enshrined in this declaration lie at the very core of Pakistan's constitution and animate our outlook. Today, Pakistan renews its commitment to work with the international community for the realization of these principles for everyone everywhere. Distinguished delegates, Pakistan has been at the forefront of the developments of international human rights law, norms and agenda. It is a matter of pride for us that Pakistani delegate, Begum Shaisaik Ramallah, played a pivotal role in codifying women's rights in UDHR. As member of the Human Rights Council, Pakistan has always endeavored to forge consensus and build bridges across diverse perspectives. We remain a strong advocate for peaceful resolution of disputes, dialogue and mutual respect in promising universal respect for human rights. In the last 75 years, we have witnessed significant progress across the global human rights landscape, yet challenges remain. The world must particularly reflect upon the continued prevalence of what the declaration has termed, barbarous acts that outraged the conscience of mankind. From occupied Jammu and Kashmir to Palestine, generations of people continue to brave such barbarities with disturbing impunity for the violators. Global commitment to human rights and inability to stop such crimes cannot go together. We echo concerns about the increasing double standards in implementation of the UDHR principles. We urge the international community to deliver to the oppressed what the declaration promised them 75 years ago. Ladies and gentlemen, true to the UDHR spirit, today Pakistan pledges to advance the implementation of its international human rights obligations, to reinforce the social safety net for the poor and the marginalized, to build climate resilience and rehabilitate the people affected by the 2222 devastating floods, to continue to lend political, moral and diplomatic support to the occupied people of Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine, to build partnerships encountering the growing problem of religious intolerance, hatred and Islamophobia worldwide. Thank you.