Islamabad: Pakistan’s visiting parliamentary delegation in New York, headed by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has urged the UN Security Council to ensure respect for international law and treaties and facilitate the peaceful resolution of disputes, including the Jammu and Kashmir issue. The delegation held a meeting with the President of the UN Security Council, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, in New York.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Pakistani delegation emphasized the need for the Security Council to play its role in promoting de-escalation and conflict resolution amid a growing trend of unilateralism and escalation. Head of the delegation and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over India’s allegations made without credible investigation or evidence following the Pahalgam attack.

He condemned India’s unilateral military actions, including deliberate strikes on civilians and the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. Bilawal Bhutto stated that the arbitrary suspension of the treaty dangerously weaponizes water, a vital natural resource, and undermines international treaties with implications for regional peace and security.

He further stressed that Pakistan, being one of the biggest victims of terrorism globally, condemns it in all its forms and manifestations. He underscored that a terrorist incident should not be used as a pretext for unilateral and illegal actions.

Bilawal Bhutto reiterated Pakistan’s call for the resumption of the Indus Water Treaty and initiated dialogue with India centered on resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute for sustainable peace in South Asia. The President of the Security Council, Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett, reaffirmed the Security Council’s commitment to upholding international peace and security in line with its mandate.

The meeting was part of Pakistan’s sustained diplomatic outreach to brief key UN stakeholders on the alarming regional situation following recent Indian provocations and aggression.