Pakistan can engage with US, 'dealmaker' Trump, says Bilawal
1. PPP chairman says Pakistan has potential to act as a bridge between US and China
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed confidence in Pakistan’s ability to engage effectively with the United States and President Donald Trump, describing Trump as a “dealmaker.”
In an interview with German television on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Bilawal emphasized Pakistan’s potential to serve as a bridge between the US and China. He noted Pakistan’s historical role in fostering diplomatic relations and cautioned that some nations were taking advantage of the competitive dynamic between Washington and Beijing.
Bilawal also voiced optimism about improving relations with India, stating that while full peace may be challenging, trade between the two neighbors remained a viable possibility.
Last week, the former foreign minister addressed Pakistan’s internal political landscape, attributing the youth’s disillusionment with politics to former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Speaking to the media in Munich on Saturday, he said that while generations had struggled for democracy, Khan had weakened the system for personal interests.
Discussing Pakistan’s security situation, Bilawal stressed the need for national consensus in combating terrorism, particularly in light of the new government in Kabul, which he claimed had contributed to an increase in terrorist incidents in Pakistan.
He underscored the importance of political stability and strategic policymaking to address the country’s mounting challenges. Reaffirming the PPP’s stance, Bilawal maintained that all institutions must function within their constitutional boundaries.
