Former Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, has asserted that Pakistan’s commitment to peace will ultimately triumph, while India’s pursuit of conflict is bound to fail.
Following the conclusion of his visit to the United States, Bilawal, accompanied by a nine-member high-level parliamentary delegation, is currently in the United Kingdom. Their objective is to articulate Pakistan’s perspective on the recent military confrontation with India and to challenge New Delhi’s narrative on the international stage.
The parliamentary delegation includes prominent figures such as Hina Rabbani Khar, Sherry Rehman, Dr. Musadik Malik, Khurram Dastgir Khan, Jalil Abbas Jilani, Tehmina Janjua, Bushra Anjum Butt, and Syed Faisal Subzwari.
Speaking to the media after his meeting at the British Parliament, the 36-year-old politician stated that everywhere he has traveled, people have expressed support for peace, not war.
“Only one person, [India’s Prime Minister Narendra] Modi, is insisting on war at all costs,” he emphasized, reiterating his appeal for regional peace through dialogue and diplomatic engagement.
The former foreign minister noted that British lawmakers had attentively listened to Pakistan’s position on critical issues, expressing optimism that the Members of Parliament he met would contribute to efforts supporting peace in South Asia.
“Pakistan’s message is clear — we seek to establish peace through dialogue and diplomacy,” Bilawal remarked, adding, “Peace in our region is in everyone’s best interest.”
He also highlighted the historical ties shared by Britain with both Pakistan and India, suggesting that the UK could play a constructive role in de-escalating tensions, particularly concerning the enduring Kashmir dispute, which he characterized as the “unfinished agenda of the Partition of the subcontinent.”
Bilawal underscored that the large Pakistani diaspora residing in Britain holds a strong desire for peace in the region.
He argued that sustained peace in the region would unlock significant opportunities for Britain in terms of economic cooperation and trade, including the revitalization of crucial transit routes across South Asia.
“If the UK wishes to benefit from the region’s trade potential, peace is a necessary condition,” he stated. “Transit routes, if activated, will bring advantages of all sorts.”
The politician also criticized India’s current political stance, accusing its leadership of promoting a narrative founded on conflict and division.
“Our case for peace is strong. India’s case for war is based on lies and division,” he declared. “They want to divide not just their own people but the entire region.”
“Wherever I’ve traveled, no one has said they want war. Everyone wants peace. The only person demanding war at all costs is Modi,” Bilawal concluded.
