A high-level parliamentary delegation from Pakistan, headed by former foreign minister and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with members of US House Foreign Affairs Committee led by Chairman Brian Mast and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks to discuss regional peace, the recent crisis in South Asia, and avenues for strengthened US-Pakistan relations.
Bilawal Bhutto briefed the committee on India’s recent provocations and military strikes targeting civilians, warning that the escalating conflict poses a grave threat to regional stability.
He described India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as a flagrant violation of international law, endangering the livelihoods of millions in Pakistan and setting a dangerous precedent for the weaponization of vital resources.
He also highlighted the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating Pakistan’s long-standing position that the people of IIOJK must be granted their internationally recognized right to self-determination.
Commending the United States for its past role in facilitating de-escalation between India and Pakistan, the Head of Pakistani Parliamentary delegation reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peace through diplomacy.
The delegation also emphasized the importance of enhancing trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States.
Spoke at @MiddleEastInst on “Pakistan-U.S. Relations Under the Trump Administration: Challenges & Opportunities.” Highlighted rising India-Pakistan tensions, including threats to Pakistan’s water supply, the unresolved Kashmir dispute & politicization of terrorism. Warned that… https://t.co/tKwsGblGLO
— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) June 5, 2025
The members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee welcomed the delegation’s insights and reaffirmed their strong support for the people and Government of Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says he has met with Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Brian Mast, Ranking Member Gregory Meeks, Chair of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, Bill Huizenga and Congressman Brad Sherman for a candid exchange on peace and stability in South Asia.
In a post on social media platform X, Bilawal Bhutto said that he shared Pakistan’s concerns over India’s recent provocations, including the unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a dangerous precedent and a violation of international law.
He highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and reaffirmed that lasting peace cannot be achieved through coercion, but through dialogue and diplomacy.
He appreciated US efforts to facilitate de-escalation and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and a just resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
Met with @RepBrianMast, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; @RepGregoryMeeks, Ranking Member; @RepHuizenga, Chair of the Subcommittee on South & Central Asia; and @BradSherman for a candid exchange on peace and stability in South Asia. Shared Pakistan’s concerns over… pic.twitter.com/xGKLD2cj2C
— Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (@BBhuttoZardari) June 5, 2025
Bipartisan dinner
The high-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation led by Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari engaged with a bipartisan group of US legislators at a dinner reception hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh at Pakistan House in Washington DC.
Addressing US lawmakers, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari highlighted the importance of peace and stability in the region and described the delegation's visit as a "mission of peace."
He also apprised US lawmakers of the possible consequences of India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.
He said India's move to cut off water for 240 million Pakistanis is an existential threat. If India takes this step, it would be tantamount to a declaration of war.
Bilawal Bhutto also praised Washington's role in achieving a ceasefire between India and Pakistan and called on US lawmakers to continue their efforts to establish peace and stability in South Asia.
He also termed the position of United States most important to convince India to resolve the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
The members of the US Congress assured their full support for peace and stability in South Asia and also appreciated the detailed briefing by the Pakistani delegation on the ongoing crisis.
Meanwhile, Pakistani delegation held a productive meeting with Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker.
The members of delegation appreciated the role played by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in facilitating the Pakistan-India ceasefire.
They expressed hope that it would create space for sustainable peace and stability in South Asia through dialogue.
The delegation shared its concern over India’s unprovoked aggression, continued hostile rhetoric, and unlawful suspension of Indus Waters Treaty.