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Bilawal-Led Delegation Reaches Washington Amid India Tensions
A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Bilawal Bhutto reaches Washington after UN visit, highlighting Indian aggression, Kashmir dispute & calls for global mediation.
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by News Desk
2025-06-04
Bilawal-Led Delegation Reaches Washington Amid India Tensions

A high-powered Pakistani delegation, led by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, arrived in Washington on Wednesday following a two-day diplomatic campaign at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The visit is part of a broader strategy aimed at countering India’s lobbying efforts and presenting Pakistan’s stance on recent regional escalations.

The delegation — which includes prominent figures such as Senator Sherry Rehman, former ministers Hina Rabbani Khar and Musadik Malik, Khurram Dastgir, Faisal Subzwari, Tehmina Janjua, Senator Bushra Anjum Butt, and Jalil Abbas Jilani — met with key UN officials including the Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, and representatives of the Security Council and OIC.

According to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the delegation underscored India’s “illegal use of force” and violations of international law, including the UN Charter and International Humanitarian Law. They highlighted attacks on civilians, including women and children, and warned of India’s alleged weaponisation of water resources through unilateral actions that undermine the Indus Waters Treaty.

The delegation rejected India’s accusations about the April 22 attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir, labeling them baseless and politically motivated. They also raised concerns over India’s transnational assassination campaigns and state-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan.

In his address at the UN Headquarters, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari emphasized the potential for reduced terrorism through intelligence cooperation between Pakistan’s ISI and India’s RAW. He called on the global community to remain actively engaged, warning that the threat of conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours persists despite the current ceasefire.

“With active international mediation, including from the US and its leadership, we achieved a ceasefire — but it must be seen as a starting point, not the end,” Bilawal stated.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, speaking separately, said Pakistan was being lauded internationally for its “kinetic actions” and diplomatic resolve. He praised Turkiye and Azerbaijan for their support and highlighted how public celebrations in these countries reflected solidarity with Pakistan during the crisis.

Dar also declared that India’s perceived regional dominance had been “shattered,” and Pakistan’s clear narrative and peaceful stance had resonated with the international community.

The delegation’s US tour is expected to continue with meetings at Capitol Hill, think tanks, and with Pakistani expatriates, further promoting Pakistan’s call for peaceful conflict resolution and adherence to international treaties.

 
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