Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Calls for Stronger US-Pakistan Ties
Bhutto-Zardari's address at the National Prayer Breakfast emphasized the universal message of Jesus and the importance of faith in building unity, rather than division, between communities. His visit to the US and his engagement with US lawmakers and the Pakistani-American community demonstrate Pakistan's efforts to strengthen ties with the US and promote interfaith understanding.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, has called for stronger public ties between the United States and Pakistan, emphasizing the need for greater engagement with US businessmen and the Pakistani-American community to strengthen ties between the two countries.
During his visit to the US, Bhutto-Zardari attended the two-day US National Prayer Breakfast event in Washington, where he spoke about the role of faith in his life, particularly in moments of loss. He shared personal reflections on the execution of his grandfather, former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the death of his uncles, and the assassination of his mother, former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.
Bhutto-Zardari stressed that religion should serve as a force for unity rather than division, highlighting the shared belief in Jesus between Islam and Christianity. He noted that Jesus belongs to both Christians and Muslims, representing a common spiritual ground between the two faiths. His remarks on unity, faith, and resilience resonated with the gathering, emphasizing that religion should serve as a bridge between communities rather than a source of division.
The participation of Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in the National Prayer Breakfast underscored Pakistan's ongoing engagement in interfaith dialogue and its broader diplomatic presence in the United States. He met with several current and former members of the US Congress and other officials during his visit, although he stressed that his visit was not centered on foreign policy discussions.
Bhutto-Zardari's call for stronger US-Pakistan ties and his emphasis on the importance of faith in building bridges between communities highlights the need for greater understanding and cooperation between nations. His participation in the National Prayer Breakfast serves as a testament to Pakistan's commitment to interfaith dialogue and diplomacy.
