Why Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto defended ex-PM Imran Khan's visit to Russia? U.S | Ukraine | UNO

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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto on Thursday defended former prime minister Imran Khan’s Russia visit in February this year, saying it was “unfair to punish Pakistan for such an innocent action”.

During a press conference in New York, the foreign minister was asked about the incumbent government’s policy on the “wave of disappointment in US and Europe for not condemning Russian invasion in Ukraine.

“I absolutely would defend the former prime minister of Pakistan,” he replied, adding that Pakistan’s PM had conducted the trip as part of his foreign policy “without knowing the conflict would start”.

The former prime minister, Imran Khan, had visited Moscow on February 3 as part of his two-day visit, which coincided with escalating tensions between Russia and neighboring Ukraine.

He was the first prime minister to visit Russia on a bilateral trip since Nawaz Sharif visited the country in March 1999.

Since then, the trip became controversial as Khan during his anti-government rallies reiterated that “foreign conspiracy” was the reason behind his ouster through the no-confidence motion in early April. The former prime minister has been saying the “conspiracy” was made due to Pakistan’s free foreign policy.

Talking about Pakistan’s stance on Russia and Ukraine conflict, the foreign minister pledged to emphasize the importance of peace to resolve this conflict as soon as possible.

“Pakistan is absolutely clear as far as it comes to the principles of non-use of force and all of the principles of the United Nations,” he said. “We stand by the principles.”

“We are not part of the conflict. We do not wish to be a part of the conflict,” FM Bilawal added.

The foreign minister maintained that Pakistan wants broad-based relations with the United States. “Islamabad wants to enhance trade opportunities between Pakistan and US, not the aid,” he said while highlighting the history of Pakistan-US ties.

While talking about Kashmir and Palestine, he said depite all the differences among the political parties the nation is united for the resolution of longstanding disputes.

“Pakistan will raise its voice on all global platforms for the resolution of Kashmir and Palestine where people are facing atrocities for many decades,” he said.

“In India, minorities are being mistreated and inhumane tactics are being used in the Indian Occupied Kashmir,” he maintained.

Bilawal slammed India for conspiring to convert the Muslim majority into the minority in Kashmir which led to tensions between the neighboring countries, urging the resort to the Kashmir dispute for bringing peace and stability to the region.

He also urged the international community to pay attention to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and called for joint efforts to assist the Afghan people.

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[Farwaaliart]

Bilawal ny sabit kardia Maturity age k saath nhi aati...👍♥️

[Sanjaysharma-lphm]

Wow Bilwal giver a mature speech from India

[sumomer]

I am not a PPP fan, but bravo Bilawal that ypu have taken a great stance and shown maturity on IK visit to Russia...👍

[AhmadAli-wprp]

Great
Jo mulk Kay Leye Bolta hai hum support kare ga.. PTI zindabad

[aliamjad]

Ye hoti mohazib siyasat. Apny bad tareen dushman ko bhi Pakistan ki behtri ki khatir izat dy raha hy. GREAT

[ammarafoodsecrets]

"دنیا میں ہر انسان کامیاب ہونا چاہتا ہے لیکن ہوتا وہی ہے جو سخت محنت کرتا ہے اور اللہ پر بھروسہ رکھتا ہے"

[najamnusrat]

Balwal Great talking 💯💯💯🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 great job 👍👍❤️👍👍

[nbtech]

Weldone Bilawal apno mein beshak lakh jhagray hon lekin bahar jab niklo to apno ka sath do aik na aik din apnay maan jayeingy lekin unki ezat kro bahar Good bilawal weldone its a real politics

[Syed_Qaamar_Abbas_Shah]

Bilawal showed his gesture, loved it ❤️

[adamkaan]

Zardari knows the only way to survive this is to side with Imran at times

[abdulsaleem]

Bilawal Bhutto zardari nay Pakistan ko excellent represent kia

[bayarealife]

Good Job Bilawal Brother I am glad you Defend and Support Pakistan Reputation and Former President Imran Khan 👍Zindabaad 🇺🇸🇵🇰🌷🇺🇸🇵🇰🌷🇺🇸🇵🇰🌷🤲👍👍👍From USA 🇺🇸

[srm]

Well done bilawal bhutto 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰Pakistan zindahabad 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

[ittiqaalvi]

Bahot achi or maqol baat ki hay Bilawal Zardari nay. 👍

[harnsaeed]

Imran Khan ❤, laikin Bilawal's diplomacy ajd professionalims/knowledge is better than the patwari chor lotta

[awaiskhan]

This is the difference between PTI leaders and Other politicians
Well done Bilawal bhutto

[Muslims]

Now niazi should feel shame aik youg man ny 70 Sala junooni ko apni ikhlaqiat sy shikust dy di

[saidmohammed]

What a nonsense going to US for Aid and defending someone who created this economic mess in Pakistan. He just ruined the Oxford uni reputation.

[humanfirst]

Current government has to ask current ISI chief to provide all intelligence information that was provided to Imran Khan by previous ISI chief about those who r in Apex court and other high officers! Otherwise, this government will be at disadvantage against Imran.

[umarjaspal]

At least for once he said the right thing.
But giving another chance to PMLN or PPP will push Pakistan 40 years back.

Imran khan is the only hope for better Pakistan.