The Acting Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Ambassador Dorothy Shea, met the high-level parliamentary delegation from Pakistan, led by Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and former Foreign Minister, Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to discuss the recent developments in South Asia.
Mr. Bilawal Bhutto expressed gratitude to the U.S. Administration, in particular President Trump for facilitating the ceasefire between Pakistan and India. He briefed Ambassador Shea on the developments following the Pahalgam attack of 22 April 2025, expressing deep concern over India’s immediate attribution of blame to Pakistan without any credible investigation or verifiable evidence.
He emphasized that such premature and baseless allegations exacerbate tensions and undermine prospects for constructive dialogue and peace. He underscored that Pakistan had been at the forefront in the fight against terrorism and has made the biggest sacrifices in this fight.
Bilawal Bhutto urged the United States to play its role in ensuring comprehensive dialogue between India and Pakistan to address all outstanding issues including the holding in abeyance of the Indus Water Treaty, he said amounted to weaponization of water.
It is important to mention that a nine-member high-level parliamentary delegation consisting of Minister, former Ministers, and members of Parliament is in the US as part of Pakistan’s global diplomatic outreach.