A high -level parliamentary delegation from Pakistan, directed by Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, president of the Popular Party of Pakistan (PPP) and the former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, held a series of significant meetings with members of the United States Congress in Capitol Hill today.
The visit of the delegation underlines Pakistan’s commitment to peace, dialogue and justice -based associations, particularly in the context of recent climbs in southern Asia.
The delegation includes several prominent members of the Parliament of Pakistan and former senior officials such as Mr. Musadik Masood Malik, Minister of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination; Senator Sherry Rehman (PPP), president of the Climate Change Committee, former Minister of Climate Change and former ambassador to the United States; Senator Bushra Anjum Butt (PML-N); Mrs. Hina Rabbani Khar (MNA, PPP), president of the National Foreign Affairs Committee and former Minister of Foreign Affairs; Senator Faisal Sabzwari (MQM); Engineer Khurram Dastager Khan, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense; Ambassador (R) Jalil Abbas Jilani, former Minister of Foreign Affairs/Secretary; and Mrs. Tehmina Janjua, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
The delegation was dedicated to a bipartisan group of US legislators, including a key meeting with the Caucus of Pakistan of Congress, co -presided by representative Jack Bergman and representative Tom Suzzi.
During these discussions, Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari informed members about “the recent acts of India of unpaved aggression, including the targeting of civilians and the unilateral suspension of the Indo Water Treaty, a clear violation of international law.”
He extended the appreciation to the United States, particularly to “President Donald Trump, for his constructive role in helping discourage tensions and support efforts towards a high fire.”
The former Foreign Minister emphasized that “sustainable peace in southern Asia depends on dialogue, restriction and a fair resolution of the JAMMU and Kashmir dispute, instead of unilateralism or intimidation.”
In separate meetings with other influential members of the Congress, the delegation also met individually with Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), a member of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee of the House of Representatives in Asia Sur and Central; Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ), member of HFAC; Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Mich), member of the Chamber Assignments Committee; Senator Jim Banks (R-ind), member of the Armed Services Committee; Senator van Hollen (D-MD); and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ).
Throughout these commitments, the Pakistani delegation reiterated the position of Pakistan principles on regional peace, anti -terrorist efforts and the recent Indian aggression.
They reaffirmed “Pakistan’s commitment to peace, responsible behavior and rejection of accusations without foundation.”
The delegation stressed “the urgency of the dialogue on Jammu and Kashmir, an unfinished agenda of the United Nations”, and emphasized the imperative of “respect for international law, the nocas resolutions and the treaty of the Indo waters, a lifeguard by 240 million Pakistani, now threatened by the preceding precedent of the water weapons.”
The tensions between India and Pakistan, two neighbors with nuclear weapons, intensified significantly after the deadly attack of April 22 in the Pahalgam area of India illegally occupied Jammu and Cashmira. India quickly blamed Pakistan headquarters for the attack, without providing any evidence to support their accusations. Pakistan has strongly denied any participation in the attack and has asked for independent investigation.
India increased the situation to implement a series of hostile measures, including the closure of the Wagah Wagah borders’ crossing, revoke all Pakistani visas and take the unprecedented step to suspend the 1960 Indo Water Treaty, an agreement that governs the shared water between the two countries. The Pakistan Foreign Ministry condemned the suspension, labeling it “an act of war.” In retaliation, Islamabad sealed its border side.
The situation deteriorated even more in early May, when India launched an attack on the Pakistani cities from May 6 to 7. Pakistan, in response, launched operation Bunyan-Un-Marshus to counteract the Indian threat. The military conflict seemed to reach a boiling point until the president of the United States, Donald Trump, negotiated a “high and complete fire.”
Although violence has decreased from the announcement of Alto El Fuego, the actions of India, particularly with respect to Pakistan’s water rights, remain a dispute point and continue to feed the hostility between the two nations.
President Bhutto emphasized the importance of trade between countries, calling it “a bridge for the constructive commitment and improvement of our people.”
The members of the Congress welcomed the Pakistani delegation, urging both countries to demonstrate restrictions and prioritize regional peace and stability.
They reiterated the support of the United States to the people of Pakistan and their commitment to help the country’s economic development.
