The Pakistani delegation, led by former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, concluded her Brussels tour, calling for European leaders to help descend the tensions with India following a fragile ceasefire in May.
The delegation was formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to present Islamabad’s point of view on his recent conflict with India. The visit was aimed at obtaining international support, especially from the European Union, to prevent a new escalation between the two nuclear neighbors.
“We have to bring the region back on the edge of the war,” said Bilawal in a press release on social networks, urging Europe to act as champion of the international order based on rules.
Wrapped in our high -level peace mission in Brussels. Transparently engaged and at all levels, with the EU Parliament, the Commission, Belgian leadership, reflection groups and the media. Brought the message of restraint and dialogue from Pakistan after a fragile ceasefire, warning the lowest … pic.twitter.com/vunb640a30
– Bilawalbhuttozardari (@bbhuttozardardari) June 14, 2025
During their visit to Brussels, the delegation met parliamentarians from the EU, the EU commission, the Belgian management, international tanks and the foreign media. The delegation was put pressure for dialogue and cooperation against terrorism with India, highlighting the dangers of a nuclear conflict.
He also underlined the challenges posed by the suspension of India from the Industry Water Treaty in 1960, which governs the shared use of the Indus River system.
The Pakistani delegation has expressed serious concerns concerning the “armament” of India water resources and called for restraint after the ceasefire agreement negotiated by Washington in May.
“Europe, as champion of international law, must help us defuse this situation,” said Bilawal. He also expressed concerns about the risk of new water conflicts, noting that the Industry Water Treaty had not yet been relaunched despite the ceasefire.
Today we have finished the diplomatic tour of Brussels with @Bbhuttozardari who led the delegation with exceptional energy, maturity and shine.
While some of us return to Pakistan, others will continue in Strasbourg with the mission.
It was 2 relentless weeks without stopping … pic.twitter.com/edmifnkano– Senatorsherryhehman (@Sherryherman) June 14, 2025
Sherry Rehman, an eminent member of the delegation, said that if some members would return to Pakistan, others would visit Strasbourg for new discussions. She stressed that the global diplomatic framework should be restored to counter the growing strains of international law.
