Bilawal calls on the EU to support diplomatic efforts with India to resolve Kashmir question

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called on the European Union to guide the region back to a diplomatic path and calls for a comprehensive dialogue that includes Kashmir, Water Things and Trade.

The statement comes after the Pakistani delegation, led by the PPP chairman, reached Brussels on Wednesday. This follows successful visits to Washington, New York and London, aiming to counteract Indian propaganda in the wake of the recent tension between Pakistan and India.

In a meeting with the Vice -President of the Belgian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Kathleen Deputies, Thursday, Bilawal Pakistan’s serious concerns about India’s approach shared.

“We have a ceasefire but not peace. India’s threats to arms water, its rejection of dialogue and rejection of maintaining UNSC decisions have dangerously lowered the threshold of nuclear conflict in South Asia,” he said.

He pointed out that such a dialogue would open up opportunities for terrorism. “Peace must not be a partisan,” Bilawal said, repeating that dialogue remains the only way to regional stability.

Bilawal also recognized the EU’s principle attitude towards diplomacy, the rule of law and its support for GSP+. “The EU’s role in promoting human rights reforms and inclusive legislation in Pakistan has been invaluable,” he noted.

Earlier, who spoke to the media in Brussels, after a meeting with Bernd Lange, chairman of the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, Bilawal emphasized the importance of dialogue in tackling these long -standing conflicts.

“War cannot be a solution to any problem. All questions, including Kashmir and water, need to be solved through dialogue,” he said.

Former Foreign Minister emphasized that Pakistan’s message of peace was communicated to the European Union during the visit of the parliamentary delegation, which emphasized that stability and peaceful coexistence are the key to maximizing trade and regional prosperity.

He also approached India’s recent decisions about the Indus Waters Treaty and described India’s unilateral acts as a violation of international law. “India’s actions regarding the treaty undermine international agreements, and the EU strongly supports compliance with these treaties,” he added.

In his comments on the ongoing conflict, Bilawal claimed that India’s aggression against Pakistan represents a violation of international law and poses a significant threat to regional peace.

Minister of Climate Change Musadik Malik managed Pakistan’s attitude further and noted that India has no legal reason to abandon the Indus Waters Treaty.

Earlier, in an exclusive interview with the BBC, Bilawal warned that any attempt from India to block Pakistan’s water supply could lead to war. “If India stops our water supply, it will lead to war,” he said.

“India has given a major notice of the Indus Waters Treaty, and if they follow through, there will be war,” Bilawal said. He warned that such actions would set a dangerous precedent for the use of water as a weapon in international relations.

At the Pahagam attack, he said Indian supporters in the United States have not provided any evidence connecting Pakistan to the incident.

He emphasized that Pakistan’s efforts to terrorism are recognized globally. “The United States are aware of how Pakistan handles terrorist groups,” he added.

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He pointed to Pakistan’s successful efforts to get rid of the financial action group (FATF) gray list. “We finished the whole FATF process and the US was part of it. They first saw how Pakistan was acting against these groups,” he said.

The PPP leader also talked about his recent diplomatic visits to the United States and Britain and called them a success.

He said, “Our attitude is based on the truth and we have come up with a message of peace. We want a dialogue, especially considering the threatening nuclear risk. Each person we meet not only listens to our attitude but also appreciates it and expresses a willingness to help.”

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When Bilawal was asked about India’s attitude to the Indus Waters Treaty, Bilawal expressed concern about the irresponsible position taken by New Delhi.

“If you allow water to be used as a weapon associated with Pakistan, it can be used tomorrow against anyone else. One day it could even be India,” he warned.

He repeated Pakistan’s commitment to peace, but made it clear that any attempt to disrupt Pakistan’s water supply would be met with serious consequences. “If India cuts off our water supply, there will be war,” he concluded.