London: A nine-member high-level parliamentary delegation from Pakistan, led by former Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has arrived in London. The delegation’s visit follows successful engagements in Washington and New York, where they sought to project Pakistan’s stance on its recent clash with India and emphasized the importance of resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in line with UN Security Council Resolutions and the desires of the Kashmiri people.
According to Radio Pakistan, the delegation was appointed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for diplomatic outreach. The team includes notable figures such as Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, the Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, and Senator Sherry Rehman, Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. Other members are Hina Rabbani Khar, Chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan, MQM’s Parliamentary Leader in the Senate Senator Syed Faisal Ali Subzwari, and Senator Bushra Anjum Butt. Former Foreign Secretaries Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani and Ambassador Tehmina Janjua are also part of the delegation.
In London, the delegation plans to engage with senior UK Parliament leaders, including the All Parties Parliamentary Groups on Pakistan and Jammu and Kashmir, as well as officials from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. They are set to interact with leading think tanks and international media to further Pakistan’s efforts toward regional peace.
The delegation aims to portray Pakistan’s commitment to peace and responsible conduct despite India’s actions, which they describe as reckless and in violation of international law. They advocate for dialogue and diplomacy over conflict and confrontation, urging the international community to contribute to lasting peace in South Asia. Additionally, the delegation will push for the resumption of normal operations under the Indus Waters Treaty.