FM Bilawal calls for global consensus on Afghan issue

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stressed the need for creating a consensus on the issue of Afghanistan, stating that no country wanted Afghanistan to become a centre of terrorism in the world, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.

While speaking to the Pakistani media in the US capital, Washington, Bilawal said that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan had taken the responsibility of not allowing Afghan territory to be used for terrorism against any country in Doha Agreement.

“The Taliban will have to fulfil their promises to the world. We want no Pakistani citizen to become a victim of terrorism, nor should we want any Afghan or Indian citizen to became a victim of terrorism. Afghanistan is our neighbor. We have to talk to them,” he stated.

"کورونا وائرس اور یوکرین کی صورتحال کے علاؤہ موسمیاتی تبدیلیوں کے سبب اس وقت دنیا بھرکو معاشی مشکلات کا سامنا ہے،اس صورتحال میں خصوصی طور پر ہمیں اپنے معاشی ہداف حاصل کرنے کیلئے بہت محنت کرنا ہوگی۔"
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Bilawal said that the entire world had been facing economic difficulties due to coronavirus, Ukraine situation and climate change. “We have to work hard to achieve our economic goals,” he pointed out.

“According to a report of the United Nations (UN), 90 per cent of people in Afghanistan are below the poverty line. It will increase the problems of not only Afghanistan but also of my country,” he added.

He also said the success of democracy in Pakistan was that not a judge or general, but the parliament of Pakistan had removed a prime minister democratically.

Live: Foreign Minister of Pakistan @BBhuttoZardari talks to Pakistani media in Washington https://t.co/yMLPyzKTrz

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He also stated that as the foreign minister, he himself bore the expenses of his foreign tours, adding that the benefit of his trips to the foreign countries was not for him but for the people.

FM @BBhuttoZardri met with Senator @ChrisVanHollen. FM thanked him for his steadfast support for Pakistan. Two sides discussed US Congress’ important role in strengthening 🇵🇰 🇺🇸 cooperation in flood relief, rehabilitation & reconstruction. pic.twitter.com/up7TUPwF9h

— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) December 22, 2022

Also, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari talked to United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on a telephone call.

The two foreign ministers exchanged views about the Taliban’s decision of banning girls’ education in the universities of Afghanistan.

Both the leaders emphasised that Islam had accorded a privileged position to women and protected their rights.

Bilawal stressed the importance of guaranteeing the rights of women and their full and equal participation in all spheres of life.

Spoke to brother @ABZayed FM🇦🇪. discussed how Islam was 1st religion to grant women rights, how islam emphasizes importance of education for all & joint disappointment at recent announcement from Afghanistan.Also discussed climate resilient 🇵🇰 conference &🇦🇪 leadership of COP28

— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) December 21, 2022

Both the foreign ministers reiterated their strong stance in support of security, stability and peace in Afghanistan.

They also called for international efforts to build a sustainable future for the Afghans.

Pleasure to meet @JacksonLeeTX18, Chair 🇵🇰 caucus & @BradSherman. Appreciate continued support for 🇵🇰 reconst. & rehab. efforts post floods. Look forward to working with Congress to diversify 🇵🇰 & 🇺🇸 relations & strengthening of inter-parliamentary ties.


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— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) December 22, 2022