A high-level delegation led by the president of PPP, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, has emphasized the need for dialogue with India in a series of meetings with the members of the United States Congress in Washington, administered by the State. Pakistan radio reported on Thursday.
Pakistan has launched a wide -based commitment campaign in the United States to present its perspective on the recent peak in tensions with India, and counteract the growing presence of new lobbying of New Delhi there. As part of its global reach, the team will also visit London and Brussels.
The delegation includes former foreign ministers Bilawal, Hina Rabbani Khar and Khurram Dastgir; Sherry Rehman, Musadik Malik, Faisal Sabzwari and Bushra Anjum Butt; Together with the superior envoys Jalil Abbas Jilani and Tehmina Janjua.
During Wednesday’s discussions in Capitol Hill, the delegation stressed the urgency of the dialogue on the subject of Kashmir, and pointed out that it was an “unfinished agenda of the United Nations.”
He emphasized the imperative of respect for international law, the resolutions of the UN Security Council and the Treaty of the Waters of the Indo (IWT), Pakistan radio aggregate.
Bilawal emphasized that sustainable peace in southern Asia depended on dialogue, restriction and a fair resolution of the Kashmir dispute, instead of “unilateralism or intimidation.”
He informed members of the Congress about recent acts of aggression not caused from India, including the orientation of civilians, as well as the unilateral and “deeply worrying” and unilateral and unilateral suspension of the Indo Waters Treaty.
Bilawal appreciated the United States, particularly “President Donald Trump, for his constructive role in helping to discourage tensions and support efforts towards a high fire,” according to the report.
The delegation reiterated the position of Pakistan’s principles on regional peace, anti -terrorism efforts and the recent Indian aggression, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment “to peace, responsible behavior and rejection of unfounded accusations.”
Meanwhile, the members of the Congress welcomed the Pakistani delegation, urging “both countries to demonstrate restrictions and prioritize regional peace and stability,” Pakistan radio fixed.
They reiterated the support of the United States to the people of Pakistan and their commitment to help the country’s economic progress.
Bilawal reached X today, saying that he had a “constructive exchange with Senator Chris van Hollen about Pakistan’s deep concerns about the increasingly belligerent position of India and his refusal to participate, either through dialogue, joint research or the facilitation of third parties.”
He also met with Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, a member of classification of the Chamber Subcommittee in Asia Sur and Central, “for a frank discussion about peace and stability in our region.”
“He shared Pakistan’s concerns about the new abnormal imposed by Mr. Modi, where each incident of unnamed actors triggers unbelled aggression, risking the war between two neighbors with nuclear weapons,” Bilawal said in X.
Bilawal met with Senator Jim Banks for a “sincere discussion” about regional peace and security […] And I appreciate the “critical role of the peacemaker played by President Trump to facilitate the understanding of the high fire, destined to be a path to the sustained peace and dialogue and broader dialogues.”
“He reiterated that there is no military solution to our challenges. Only diplomacy and dialogue can offer lasting peace in southern Asia,” added former foreign minister.
A day ago, the delegation concluded its two -day visit to the United Nations headquarters in New York, where it met with the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, along with chosen and permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Another delegation, directed by the special assistant of Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi, visited Moscow from June 2 to 4. He met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and a senior assistant from President Vladimir Putin.
For his part, India had also announced that seven delegations from all parties would visit the key partners, as well as would meet UNSC members, to present the country’s position on terrorism and the “National Consensus of Indian projects.”
Pakistan wants Trump to organize conversations with India
Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the recent four -day conflict had revealed that Pahalgam’s incident was a false operation and accredited Trump for playing a decisive role in guaranteeing a high fire.
Going to an event at the United States Embassy in Islamabad that marks the 249 anniversary of American Independence, the prime minister said Trump had demonstrated beyond any doubt that “he is a man for peace … and beneficial commercial offers.”
He added: “President Trump is a man against climbing and a man against the cold and hot war.”
Prime Minister Shehbaz said that Pakistan demolished six Indian combat planes in self -defense after Indian aggression from May 6 to 7 resulted in the death of 33 Pakistani civilians.
“We responded in moderation and patience,” he said. “Our offer for an impartial international investigation into the Pahalgam incident was found with aggression.”
He said that India “should have come out with solid and convinced of the world about the occurrence of the incident.”
