In a bold diplomatic move, Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful dispute resolution, multilateral cooperation, and the principles of the UN Charter, as tensions with India continue to rise.
During a high-level meeting at the United Nations, PPP Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with China’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, to discuss regional peace and security challenges in South Asia.
The discussion focused on India’s recent aggressive actions and their impact on regional stability. Bilawal Bhutto expressed gratitude to China for its unwavering support during the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, and highlighted Pakistan’s responsible approach in contrast to India's provocative behavior. He criticized India for rejecting Pakistan’s offer of a transparent, impartial investigation into the incident.
Calling Kashmir the key to sustainable peace in South Asia, Bilawal emphasized that peace cannot be achieved without resolving the Kashmir dispute. He urged China to play an active role in pushing forward dialogue and multilateral cooperation based on UN Security Council resolutions. Bilawal also reminded the international community that managing conflicts is not enough—lasting peace demands their permanent resolution.
The Pakistani delegation also raised serious concerns over India’s hostile acts, including unjustified attacks on Pakistani soil, targeting of civilians, funding terrorism inside Pakistan, and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. These actions, they stressed, amount to using water as a weapon, violating international law and threatening regional harmony.
China and Pakistan agreed that such unilateral decisions and aggressive actions must be firmly opposed. Both sides reiterated their joint commitment to resolving disputes peacefully, honoring international treaties, and respecting international law—a stance they pledged to uphold.
Meanwhile, a high-powered Pakistani delegation—formed under Prime Minister’s directions—is visiting New York, Washington D.C., London, and Brussels to present Pakistan’s case to the world. The delegation includes climate minister Dr. Musadik Malik, Senator Sherry Rehman, former foreign ministers Hina Rabbani Khar and Khurram Dastgir, and other seasoned diplomats like Jalil Abbas Jilani and Tehmina Janjua.
The delegation aims to highlight Pakistan’s responsible foreign policy and urge the global community to support a just resolution of Kashmir, immediate restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty, and peaceful water-sharing practices.
Speaking in New York, Bilawal reiterated Pakistan’s desire for peace on equal terms, stating, “We want peace based on equality, and that will only come with justice for Kashmir.” He warned that India’s weaponization of water and exploitation of terrorism as a political tool will only escalate tensions and destabilize the region.
Bilawal emphasized that Pakistan, as the nation most affected by terrorism, remains committed to defeating all forms of it, but warned that lasting peace in South Asia requires fairness, justice, and an end to double standards.
