Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has termed Pakistan’s re-election to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) an important diplomatic achievement.
In a statement yesterday, he said Pakistan was supported by every region in its election to the human rights council, including influential and important countries.
In a tweet, Qureshi said Pakistan’s re-election is a manifestation of the international community’s confidence and trust in Pakistan’s commitment to progressive national and global human rights. 
“The international community has once again reposed confidence in Pakistan, recognising our contribution to the national and global human rights agenda and strong credentials as a consensus builder in the HRC,” noted a statement issued by Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York.
“Pakistan remains firmly committed to upholding, promoting and safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.”
 Pakistan has been re-elected to the UNHCR for the fifth time, securing the highest number of votes — 169 votes in a 193-member UNGA.
The count was held among five candidates from the Asia-Pacific region. China, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Nepal along with Pakistan vied for the membership.
Uzbekistan secured 164 votes, Nepal 150, China 139, and Saudi Arabia 90. 
Pakistan has served on the UN Human Rights Council since 2018 and will continue for another three-year term starting January 1.