About the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations & Other International Organizations in Vienna

Pakistan is a prominent advocate at the United Nations and other multilateral forums for discussions on peaceful access to nuclear technology for socio-economic development, countering crime and drugs, nuclear safety and security, and the application of outer space technology for the betterment of humanity. The country has consistently emphasized the importance of equitable and unconditional access to these technologies, recognizing their crucial role in national development.

Pakistan became member of the United Nations on September 30, 1947, shortly after gaining independence. Since then, Pakistan has been a steadfast advocate for the UN’s primacy in international affairs and a strong supporter of its mission to promote global peace, security, and development through an equitable rules-based global order. As an active participant in multilateral deliberations, Pakistan has contributed meaningfully to discussions on a wide range of critical issues, including human rights, humanitarian affairs, sustainable development, environmental protection, crimes and drugs prevention, counter terrorism etc.

Pakistan remains deeply committed to building a safe and secure world where human dignity, justice, and freedom including access to technologies for peaceful purposes, are upheld. This vision continues to guide Pakistan’s engagement with the United Nations and its efforts to create a peaceful and equitable world for all.

United Nations & Other International Organizations Hosted by Vienna

Vienna hosts several important United Nations bodies and organizations. The key UN bodies hosted in Vienna include:

• United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV): Established on January 1, 1980, UNOV provides administrative support to various UN bodies and institutions.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): The Agency serves three core purposes i.e. promotion of the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology to accelerate global peace, health, and prosperity, developing and promoting nuclear safety and security standards, to verify that states comply with their commitments under non-proliferation agreements, ensuring nuclear materials and facilities are used only for peaceful purposes
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC): Focuses on contributing to global peace and security, human rights, and development by making the world safer from drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism. Its basic objectives include preventing corruption by promoting integrity and good governance, counter terrorism, drugs prevention, combating organized crime and all forms of trafficking, crimes prevention through promoting criminal justice with human rights-based approaches
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO): The priority areas include creating shared prosperity, advancing economic competitiveness, and safeguarding the environment. The organization also provides technical cooperation, analytical and research functions, policy advisory services, and normative support to its member states.
• United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA): Deals with peaceful uses of outer space
• United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL): Focuses on the harmonization of international trade and business rules.

International Organizations Hosted in Vienna

Additionally, Vienna hosts the following international organizations:

• Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
• International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)
• Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
• International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)

What the Permanent Mission Does?

Pakistan actively supports and contributes to Vienna-based UN entities, including the follwoing:

• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
• United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
• United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

In addition to this, The country has been represented multiple times in key bodies such as the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), Industrial Development Board (IDB) of UNIDO, and the IAEA Board of Governors (BoG). Through these engagements, Pakistan has consistently advocated for the peaceful applications of nuclear and space technology, as well as sustainable industrial development.

Furthermore, the Permanent Mission of Pakistan in Vienna serves as a focal point between these international organizations and relevant Pakistani government departments and agencies. Recognizing the United Nations' pivotal role in addressing global challenges through the development of international norms and principles, Pakistan's Mission works diligently to advance security, rule of law, crime prevention, economic development, and social well-being. The Mission actively represents Pakistan's interests through diplomatic engagement, articulating the country's perspectives and priorities in various forums. By collaborating with other nations and participating in negotiations, Pakistan contributes to the collective effort of finding solutions to pressing global issues, particularly in areas such as nuclear non-proliferation, industrial development, and combating transnational organized crime.