LONDON:
The president of the PPP and head of a high -level parliamentary delegation, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, said Wednesday that the narrative of India was based on ‘lies and propaganda’, while Pakistan’s position was rooted in truth and peace ‘.
He criticized India for using terrorism as a foreign policy tool and pointed out that Indian agencies had been attacking SIJ activists worldwide.
Speaking at a press conference together with the members of the delegation, Bilawal said that the multiple mediation offers of US President Donald Trump reflected his desire to establish peace between Pakistan and India. However, he regretted that the Indian government seems to be sabotaging such efforts.
Welcome to the recent statement of the US State Department, highlighting the will of former President Donald Trump to mediate in the problem of Kashmir during his mandate.
“Pakistan has always sought peace through dialogue and diplomacy,” said Bilawal, emphasizing that the resolution of all pending problems, including Jammu and Kashmir’s dispute, must go through peaceful negotiations.
He stressed that lasting peace between Pakistan and India was in the interest of the international community.
Bilawal said India had repeatedly failed to produce credible evidence to support his accusations of terrorism against Pakistan. “Despite our continuous demands, India has not been able to prove any of his statements,” he said.
He said: “India knows well that Pakistan has no links with terrorism. His efforts to defame in malignant will fail, and we will continue to chase peace in the region.”
He also said that Pakistan looked for peaceful solutions to all disputes, backman and water problems) through dialogue.
Bilawal said: “Even President Trump acknowledged that the dialogue in Kashmir is essential. If the United States must take India to the negotiating table, it should, because peace is the best for the interest of the world.”
Bilawal also condemned India’s informed campaign against SIJS communities abroad and their participation in terrorism within Pakistan. “We call on India to stop sponsoring terrorism beyond its borders,” he added.
He warned that India’s threats to cut water supplies to Pakistan were a violation of the UN Charter.
When commenting on the recent security achievements of Pakistan, Bilawal said: “The recent conflict has shown that even as a smaller nation, Pakistan has the strength to defend himself on all fronts.”
