- Bilawal expresses gratitude for unequivocal support from China.
- Says India rejected Pakistan’s offer for independent probe.
- Both sides agree that aggressive posturing must be firmly opposed.
The Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations, Ambassador Fu Cong, called on the high-level parliamentary delegation led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, former foreign minister of Pakistan and chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party.
The discussion centred around the evolving security situation in South Asia in the wake of India’s recent aggression and Pakistan’s consistent efforts to uphold peace and stability.
During the meeting, Bilawal expressed heartfelt gratitude from the people of Pakistan for the unequivocal support extended by China during Indian provocation.
He apprised the Chinese side of the developments following the Pahalgam attack of April 22 and Pakistan’s responsible and restrained conduct in response to India’s belligerent posture.
He emphasised that it was regrettable that Pakistan’s offer of credible, impartial and independent investigations was rejected by India.
Bilawal reiterated the centrality of resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute for sustainable peace in South Asia and urged China to play its role in the resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the Security Council resolutions through multilateral cooperation and engagement.
He emphasised the urgent need for the international community to transition from conflict management to conflict resolution for lasting peace in South Asia.
The delegation also shared details of India’s arbitrary attacks on Pakistani territory, its deliberate targeting of civilians, its active involvement in funding and supporting terrorism in Pakistan, and the provocative decision to hold in abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty — a move equated to the weaponisation of water and a violation of international law.
Bilawal expresses gratitude for unequivocal support from China.
Says India rejected Pakistan’s offer for independent probe.
Both sides agree that aggressive posturing must be firmly opposed.
Both sides agreed that aggressive posturing and unilateral actions threaten peace in the region and must be firmly opposed. Both sides also expressed their shared commitment to peaceful resolution of disputes, multilateral cooperation, upholding the principles of the UN Charter, preserving the sanctity of treaties and respect for international law.
After concluding the talks, Bilawal expressed his views on X.
He said: “I condemned India’s reckless actions, including its weaponisation of water, and reaffirmed that IIOJK remains an unresolved dispute and a fault line for regional peace. Reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the ceasefire, regional stability, and a peaceful resolution in accordance with the UN Charter.”
“The international community must reject India’s dangerous ‘new normal’ of aggression,” stressed Bilawal Bhutto.
The delegation also includes two former foreign secretaries, former ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani, who also served as caretaker foreign minister, and former ambassador Tehmina Janjua.
