WASHINGTON D.C:A high-level Pakistani Parliamentary delegation led by Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari engaged with a bipartisan group of U.S. legislators at a dinner reception hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to U.S. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh at Pakistan House in Washington D.C.
Addressing US lawmakers, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari highlighted the importance of peace and stability in the region and described the delegation’s visit as a “mission of peace.”
He also apprised US lawmakers of the possible consequences of India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.
He said India’s move to cut off water for 240 million Pakistanis is an existential threat. If India takes this step, it would be tantamount to a declaration of war.
Bilawal Bhutto also praised Washington’s role in achieving a ceasefire between India and Pakistan and called on US lawmakers to continue their efforts to establish peace and stability in South Asia.
He also termed the position of United States most important to convince India to resolve the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
The members of the US Congress assured their full support for peace and stability in South Asia and also appreciated the detailed briefing by the Pakistani delegation on the ongoing crisis.
Pakistani delegation also 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.
