Pakistan urges UNSC to facilitate peaceful resolution of disputes
Celina Ali
Islamabad: Pakistan’s visiting parliamentary delegation in New York, headed by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Tuesday urged the UN Security Council to ensure respect for international law and treaties, and facilitate peaceful resolution of disputes including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
The delegation was having a meeting with President of UN Security Council Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett in New York.
The Pakistani delegation emphasized that in the face of a growing trend of unilateralism and escalation, the Security Council must play its role to promote de-escalation and conflict resolution.
Head of the delegation and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari conveyed Pakistan’s deep concern over India’s baseless allegations, made without any credible investigation or evidence after the Pahalgam attack.
He condemned India’s unilateral military actions, including deliberate strikes on civilians, and the holding in abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty.
Bilawal Bhutto said arbitrary suspension of Indus Water Treaty dangerously weaponizes water which is a vital natural resource, and undermines international treaties with implications for regional peace and security.
He stressed that Pakistan is one of the biggest victims of terrorism in the world and 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 resumption of Indus Water Treaty, and initiation of dialogue with India, centered on the resolution of 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 uphold 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 blatant aggression.
