US lawmakers in Washington have assured their unwavering support for peace in South Asia as tensions escalate over India’s potential suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.

A high-level Pakistani Parliamentary delegation, led by Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, met with a bipartisan group of U.S. legislators at a dinner reception hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S., Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, at Pakistan House in Washington D.C.

During the engagement, Bilawal emphasized the critical need for regional peace and stability, labeling the delegation”s visit as a “mission of peace.” He alerted US lawmakers to the severe consequences of India”s unilateral actions regarding the Indus Water Treaty, describing it as an existential threat akin to a declaration of war.

Commending Washington”s pivotal role in achieving a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Bhutto Zardari urged US legislators to persist in their efforts to foster peace in South Asia. He highlighted the crucial position of the United States in persuading India to address the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

The US Congress members expressed their full backing for regional peace and commended the Pakistani delegation for their comprehensive briefing on the current crisis. In a separate meeting, the Pakistani delegation held fruitful discussions with Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker.

The delegation lauded the contributions of President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in facilitating the Pakistan-India ceasefire, hoping it would pave the way for enduring peace through dialogue. They also voiced concerns over India’s unprovoked aggression and the illegal suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, underscoring the urgency of addressing these issues for long-term stability in South Asia.