Washington: Chairman Pakistan People's Party and Head of high-level Pakistani Parliamentary delegation Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said.
A high-level Parliamentary delegation from Pakistan, headed by former Foreign Minister and Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with members of U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee led by Chairman Brian Mast and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks to discuss regional peace, the recent crisis in South Asia, and avenues for strengthened U.S-Pakistan relations.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari briefed the committee on India's recent provocations and military strikes targeting civilians in Pakistan, warning that the escalating conflict poses a grave threat to regional stability.
He described India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as a flagrant violation of international law, endangering the livelihoods of millions in Pakistan and setting a dangerous precedent for the weaponization of vital resources.
Meanwhile, Pakistani delegation held a productive meeting with Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker. The members of delegation appreciated the role played by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in facilitating the Pakistan-India ceasefire.
They expressed hope that it would create space for sustainable peace and stability in South Asia through dialogue. The delegation shared its concern over India's unprovoked aggression, continued hostile rhetoric, and unlawful suspension of Indus Water Treaty.
Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says he has met with Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Brian Mast, Ranking Member Gregory Meeks, Chair of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, Bill Huizenga and Congressman Brad Sherman for a candid exchange on peace and stability in South Asia.
In a post on social media platform X, Bilawal Bhutto said that he shared Pakistan's concerns over India's recent provocations, including the unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a dangerous precedent and a violation of international law.
He highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and reaffirmed that lasting peace cannot be achieved through coercion, but through dialogue and diplomacy.
He appreciated U.S efforts to facilitate de-escalation and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to regional peace and a just resolution of the Kashmir dispute.