Dubai: Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to the United Arab Emirates, delivered a keynote address at the Opening Ceremony of the North London Collegiate School Dubai Model United Nations (NLCSDMUN) Conference.
According to Press Information Department, Ambassador Tirmizi was warmly welcomed by Mr. Jonathan Locke, Principal of NLCS Dubai, along with student delegates and faculty members. He expressed gratitude to Ms. Fatima Tariq, Director General, for the invitation and lauded the school for promoting critical thinking, global citizenship, and diplomatic dialogue among youth.
NLCSDMUN, hosted by North London Collegiate School Dubai, gathers talented student delegates to discuss pressing global issues through diplomacy, negotiation, and consensus-building. This year’s theme is ‘Strengthening International Cooperation for Peace and Security.’
In his keynote address titled ‘Pakistan’s Role in Global Diplomacy, Multilateral Cooperation and the Importance of Youth Engagement in International Rela
tions,’ Ambassador Tirmizi emphasized the urgent need for dialogue and collaboration in a world increasingly facing conflict, climate change, poverty, and public health challenges.
Ambassador Tirmizi remarked, “The world today faces complex challenges that cannot be resolved through conflict. Even the most devastating wars in history ultimately ended at the negotiating table and resolved through mutual understanding.”
Highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism, he mentioned the country’s proactive role in global peacekeeping and diplomatic forums. He also discussed Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change, citing melting glaciers and recurring floods, and urged young delegates to lead efforts in climate action and sustainability.
Ambassador Tirmizi praised the UAE as a successful example of multilateralism, where over 190 nationalities coexist peacefully. He noted that the UAE’s inclusive and tolerant society serves as a model of peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and interfaith dialogue. ”
The UAE demonstrates how diverse communities can come together to build a thriving, respectful, and peaceful society,” he noted.
The Ambassador encouraged students to consider careers in diplomacy, serving their own nations or contributing through international organizations.
At the conclusion of his address, the Ambassador engaged in a Q and A session, thoroughly answering questions from students about Pakistan’s foreign policy, future careers in diplomacy, and the role of youth in global affairs.