WASHINGTON: Former Foreign Minister of Pakistan and Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, acknowledged the vital role of U.S. leadership in promoting ceasefire efforts across global conflict zones during a recent interaction with the prominent news agency AFC.
The remarks came as part of a broader diplomatic initiative, with Bhutto Zardari leading a high-level parliamentary delegation on a significant visit to Washington, D.C. The visit aims to reinforce U.S.-Pakistan ties and present Pakistan’s vision for regional peace and global cooperation.
In addition to his statement to AFC, Chairman Bhutto Zardari granted an exclusive interview to CBS, where he outlined the goals of the delegation’s trip and emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to long-term peace and regional stability. He also spoke to Bloomberg, discussing Pakistan’s foreign policy priorities and the challenges it faces in the current geopolitical climate.
The delegation’s agenda includes high-level meetings with U.S. lawmakers, including members of the U.S. Senate and the co-chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus. Bhutto Zardari is also slated to deliver a keynote address at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where he will share Pakistan’s perspective on pressing global and regional issues.
Further strengthening bilateral relations, the delegation will meet with leaders of the Pakistani-American community, reaffirming people-to-people ties and encouraging diaspora engagement in enhancing cooperation between the two nations.