Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's Anti-India Claims Challenged at UN
Pakistani Leader Faces Tough Questions
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, is currently leading a delegation aimed at engaging with the international community. However, his attempts to promote a misleading anti-India narrative were effectively challenged by a journalist during a press conference held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The journalist confronted Bhutto regarding his assertion that the recent terrorist incident in Kashmir is being exploited politically to 'demonize Muslims in India.'
Bhutto's Response to the Journalist
The foreign journalist, while posing his question, asserted that he had observed briefings from both sides. He recalled that Muslim Indian military officers were involved in the briefing regarding Operation Sindoor, which was executed by India. Bhutto acknowledged this point, stating, 'You are absolutely right regarding the operation.' The journalist subtly referenced Colonel Sophiya Qureshi to counter Bhutto's claims about the Indian government.
Operation Sindoor Briefing Details
At UN, Bilawal Bhutto claimed that Indian Govt is demonising muslims in India after Pahalgam Terror attack in Kashmir.
A foreign Muslim Journalist replied that as far as he recalls Indian muslim military official was conducting the briefing for India's Operation Sindoor.… pic.twitter.com/4AwdrUuN0j
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It is noteworthy that the briefing for Operation Sindoor was conducted by two female officers, Colonel Sophiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, along with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Call for Dialogue and Cooperation
During his address, Bhutto advocated for reconciliation with India, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and intelligence sharing between the two nations. He highlighted that talks and diplomacy are essential for achieving peace and expressed Pakistan's readiness to collaborate with India in the fight against terrorism.
"Pakistan would still like to cooperate with India to combat terrorism; we cannot leave the fate of 1.5 or 1.7 billion people in the hands of non-state actors and terrorists, who could whimsically decide that two nuclear-armed nations will go to war. This is the new normal that the Indian government is attempting to impose on the region," Bhutto stated.
Intelligence Cooperation for Peace
Bhutto suggested that collaboration between the intelligence agencies of Pakistan and India could significantly reduce terrorism in both countries. He expressed confidence that if the ISI and RAW were willing to work together, there would be a notable decline in terrorist activities.
"I am completely confident that if ISI and RAW were ready to sit down and work together to fight these forces, we would see a significant decrease in terrorism in both India and Pakistan," he added.
Challenges in Raising Kashmir Issues
Additionally, Bhutto acknowledged that the Pakistani government's attempts to bring the Kashmir issue to international attention have encountered obstacles in the past.
"As far as the hurdles we face within the UN and in general regarding the Kashmir cause, that still exists," Bhutto remarked.