- Bilawal Bhutto to direct the high -level peace delegation.
- The delegation includes former foreign ministers, diplomats.
- Small efficient team to represent Pakistan: Dr. Malik.
A high-level diplomatic delegation of Pakistan should visit the main world capitals, including London, Brussels, Paris, the United States and Russia, to counter Indian propaganda and highlight Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, the Minister of Climate, Dr Musadik Malik said on Tuesday.
Speaking on PK Press Club News’ “PK Press Club Pakistan” program, Dr. Malik said that the government had responded quickly and responsible for the recent conflict, fulfilling the task entrusted to it by the public and parliament.
He noted that the government had acted without delay, coordinating closely with the defense institutions and forming a diplomatic team to represent the position of Pakistan abroad.
Malik explained that the people chosen to represent the country not only included members of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), but also individuals from the Pakistani peoples (PPP) party and other people with past experience as foreign ministers and ambassadors.
He said the government had formed a small but very effective team of six to seven people, as opposed to the largest delegation in India, to engage with the major world powers.
Dr. Malik said the delegation should visit key capitals, notably London, Brussels, Paris and the United States, with an additional mission of members likely to be sent to Russia. He added that the Pakistani vice-prime minister Ishaq Dar continues to engage with regional counterparts, in particular in the Middle East.
Countries like Turkey, China and Azerbaijan remain in close and regular contact with Pakistan, and these bilateral commitments would continue, although the emphasis is placed on Europe and the United States.
According to a statement published by the Prime Minister’s office last week, Prime Minister Shehbaz decided to send a diplomatic delegation to the main world capitals to present Pakistan’s position and put pressure for peace, and exhibit Indian propaganda at the international level.
The Prime Minister awarded the task to the president of the PPP, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, appointing him at the head of the delegation.
The delegation will include federal ministers, Dr. Malik, Khurram Dastgir Khan, Sherry Rehman and former Minister of State Hina Rabbani Khar, according to the official declaration.
The press release also noted that Senator Faisal Sabzwari, former Foreign Minister Tehmina Janjua, and the former ambassador to the United States and EU Jalil Abbas Jilani will also be part of the delegation.
The team should visit key capitals, notably London, Washington, Paris and Brussels.
“The delegation will highlight Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace while exposing India propaganda and tries to destabilize peace in the region,” he added.
