Islamabad, June 2, 2025: Pakistan has dispatched two high-level delegations abroad to present its position on the recent escalation of tensions with India, the Foreign Office announced Monday.
One senior delegation has arrived in New York as part of a broader diplomatic outreach campaign targeting major world capitals including Washington D.C., London, and Brussels. This group includes Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, former foreign ministers Hina Rabbani Khar and Khurram Dastgir, as well as Senators Sherry Rehman, Musadik Malik, Faisal Sabzwari, and Bushra Anjum Butt. Accompanying them are seasoned diplomats Jalil Abbas Jilani and Tehmina Janjua.
The delegation is scheduled to meet with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, the President of the UN General Assembly, ambassadors from the P5 nations, and representatives from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Engagements in the United States will commence on June 3, with meetings planned with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, members of Congress, policy think tanks, and major media outlets.
A second delegation, led by veteran diplomat Syed Tariq Fatemi, will visit Moscow from June 2 to 4 to consult with Russian officials and opinion leaders.
According to the Foreign Office, these diplomatic efforts are aimed at “highlighting Pakistan’s peaceful and measured response to Indian aggression,” while reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to dialogue, international law, and regional stability.
From New York, Senator Sherry Rehman, a key member of the UN delegation, issued a firm statement asserting Pakistan’s intent to expose what she described as India’s “fabricated propaganda,” and to articulate Islamabad’s principled stance on regional peace and international law.
“Under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, our delegation has launched a full-spectrum diplomatic outreach at the heart of the UN system,” said Rehman. “This is not about optics—it’s about strategic engagement with the international community.”
She emphasized that Pakistan’s diplomatic message centers on peace, sustainable development, and regional stability. “We are projecting Pakistan’s image as a responsible, stable middle power with an unwavering respect for international law,” she added.
Condemning what she called India’s “baseless allegations,” Rehman warned against the growing trend of using terrorism-related rhetoric as a pretext for military aggression. “This practice is both irresponsible and dangerous,” she said. “Terrorism is a global challenge and must be addressed seriously—not exploited for political gains.”
Rehman also highlighted Pakistan’s sacrifices in its decades-long fight against terrorism. “Our nation has paid a high price—both in blood and in resources. Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was herself a victim of extremism. We need no lectures from those who manufacture threats for electoral theatrics,” she remarked.
She praised Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s leadership during the ongoing diplomatic initiative. “The Prime Minister has tasked Chairman Bilawal with articulating Pakistan’s clear stance on Indian violations—including issues of water aggression, Kashmir, and breaches of international law. His response to India’s recent military provocations was firm, reasoned, and effective.”
Rehman reiterated Pakistan’s willingness to engage in dialogue but made clear that silence is not an option. “As a responsible nuclear state, we remain committed to peace—but not at the cost of ignoring Prime Minister Modi’s reckless policies. The world must be warned of their consequences.”
She concluded: “Whether on the battlefield or the diplomatic front, Pakistan knows how to defend itself. We are here to pierce through the fog of disinformation and reaffirm our enduring commitment to global peace and cooperation.”
