ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the international community to prioritize dialogue, diplomacy, justice, and respect for sovereignty as the foundation for global peace, in a message delivered on World Peace Day. According to Pakistan Peoples Party, Bhutto Zardari emphasized the ineffectiveness of military confrontations in providing lasting solutions to political disputes and advocated for strengthening diplomatic channels to resolve conflicts through negotiations.

Highlighting Pakistan's diplomatic efforts in the recent US-Iran conflict, Bhutto Zardari pointed to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the two nations as evidence of Pakistan's commitment to fostering peace. He noted that the agreement underscored the power of diplomacy over conflict and highlighted Pakistan's consistent policy of supporting peaceful resolutions, given its own experiences with the repercussions of war and regional instability.

The PPP Chairman also reiterated calls for "permanent peace in South Asia," urging that regional disputes, including the Kashmir issue, be addressed through dialogue. He expressed concern over the ongoing suffering of civilians in the Middle East, advocating for international efforts towards a just and lasting peace in the region. Bhutto Zardari emphasized that peace requires justice, equality, and respect for human dignity, urging world leaders to choose diplomacy over confrontation in resolving global disputes.