Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is trending on Twitter as Netizens laud his diplomacy skills in his maiden visit to United Nations and the United States. What did the Foreign Minister of Pakistan do?
During a press conference in New York, when asked a question related to former prime minister Imran Khan’s visit to Russia, the young minister responded very smoothly. The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman said;
“As far as the former PM’s trip to Russia [is concerned], I would absolutely defend him, … [the] Pakistani PM conducted that trip as part of his foreign policy”.
I think even Imran Khan's spokesperson couldn't defend his Russia trip as effectively as Bilawal has done here pic.twitter.com/sG1Kl9FkbO
— Kamran Yousaf (@Kamran_Yousaf) May 19, 2022
The PPP Chair set a precedent that no politician should negate national interests in attempts to throw shade at predecessors and political opposition.
To say Pakistani Twitterati are proud is not an understatement.
Only Civilized & Progressive face from an extremist Society .#BilawalBhuttoZardari@PPP_Org @MediaCellPPP pic.twitter.com/S7yQV2jqR8
— Imran Kakar (@Imran_Akhunzada) May 20, 2022
Netizens lauded the political maturity and foresight of the Karachi-based politician.
What an act of maturity! 🙌🏻
He represented Pakistan 🇵🇰 & our visions very much clearly. #BilawalBhuttoZardari— Preet Jumman Maheshwary ✪ (@PreetJummanM) May 20, 2022
They even called the Foreign Minister a true statesman.
For the first time, I have seen a dignified and confident foreign minister in the form of Bilawal.#BilawalBhuttoZardari pic.twitter.com/ww8KmjPIo7
— Arshad Afghan (@ArshadAfghaan) May 20, 2022
The youngest political leader & Pakistani FM @BBhuttoZardari
keeps surprising his detractors with his dignified stance, maturity, eloquence. #Russia #Ukraine #UN https://t.co/xy9xADE245— ShahzebJillani (@ShahzebJillani) May 20, 2022
On the other hand, the Foreign Minister invited US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who is also Chairperson of the US Congressional Pakistan Caucus, to viist Pakistan.
He extended the invite as the Chairperson of the US Congressional Pakistan Caucus appreciated the Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision for advancing Pak-US relations.
According to the Ministery of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that he would;
“Pursue engagement with the US and soon visit Washington DC to unlock the true potential of the bilateral ties.”
The Foreign Minister and the Congresswoman also discussed cooperation on climate change, humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, and easing travel between Pakistan and the US.
