Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's Impact on Pakistan's Foreign Policy at the United Nations

Zulfiqar Alibhutto's attitude toward United Nations changed Pakistan's relations with other nations. Kashmir, India, the pan-Islamic approach, and the leadership of the third-world nation were the main focus of the foreign policies he pursued. The pragmatic approach, which adhered to the socialist philosophy, was the primary determinant of his policy at the UN. He also was highly insistent regarding decolonization as well as anti-imperialism. At the UN, He was steadfastly concentrated on the right to independence and self-determination as well as freedom from foreign powers. He also took a more uncompromising attitude towards India during the majority of the sessions at the UN. All of these strategies are in the context of the real world.

On 25 October 1957, the day that Benazir Bhutto made his way into the UN to speak to a committee about the importance of a particular issue, in the high-level meeting, Bhutto spoke out against the aggression and said that it could harm peace in the world. In addition, he condemned the Indian action of blocking water to transform the green field into a desert which could cause a widespread drought. He also stressed the importance of peace in the region, which can benefit both countries. When he spoke about the law of the sea and sea, he emphasized that shipping routes are open to any country that can encourage the exchange of people from all over the world.

Minister Bhutto participated in the autumn. Minister Bhutto's participation was his first appearance at this UN assembly. The principal theme of his speech was the third world countries, as they were criticized for their weaknesses and inequities in the economy, which he believed was the primary cause behind political and social turmoil that led to civil war in the nations. He was trying to bring the Afro-Asian Third World under the Pakistani direction. In his time at the UN, because of his diplomatic expertise, he convinced Soviet president Nikita Khrushchev to dispatch a team of experts to Pakistan to investigate the oil fields in Baluchistan. Then he was the leader of the team to Moscow, which helped strengthen relations with the Soviet Union. The pan-Islamic element in his international policy was revealed in a committee on politics of the UN. He made a clear statement in favour of Algerian Muslims against the cruelties of French Imperialism.

Chinese Communist regime. The following year, Bhutto was the leader of the Pakistani delegation at the UN. United States had not recognized China and opposed granting UN admission to China because she opposed China's communist regime. Bhutto thought of the US as acting against his actual politics. Therefore, he was not in favour of the US decision. He was determined to build friendly relations with China and third-world nations. He was in favour of Pakistan for joining other countries that were not alleged. Establishing a relationship with China was part of his diplomatic savvy that could help stop the Indian aggressiveness within South Asia. He suggested that Pakistan shift its focus to China and Russia at the cabinet meeting, but the foreign minister rejected it.

As the foreign minister was appointed, he gained authority and the ability to handle foreign matters and employed his diplomatic techniques and strategies in various ways. His first achievement was the border accord with China. The late Benazir Bhutto opened the chapter on the Kashmir issue at the UN, which was closed for several years. Then, he changed the policy and said the issue needed to be addressed according to UN resolutions. He took a firm stand on the issue, saying, "Kashmir has to Pakistan the same way that Berlin is to west. Berlin is to the west". He also linked the issue to global peace. In response to Bhutto's challenging position, Nehru offered a "No War Pact", which was turned down by Bhutto because his demands were growing. Instead, he demanded a referendum on the question. Bhutto's stance of belligerence helped begin a new period of negotiations regarding Kashmir. The negotiations regarding Kashmir were designed to recognize the conflicting status of Kashmir between the two nations, India. At the UN conference, the Indians called for the great power's disarmament and to prohibit underground nuclear tests.

The 1965 war caused a lot of criticism of both countries; after the war, Bhutto returned to New York, where he addressed the Security Council. He listed India's many attacks in 1947 and also concerning Pakistan. The forum he addressed insisted that India was a bully to Pakistan repeatedly in an attempt to nullify Pakistan. Furthermore, in his firm and uncompromising stance toward Kashmir, He declared openly that Kashmir was never a part of India; however, the people of Kashmir, in blood, flesh and all aspects of life, are part of the population of Pakistan. In his bold stance, the man swore, "We will fight an era of a thousand years to defend ourselves". He specifically presented the agenda of Pakistan on Kashmir in the UN in a critical state. He presented two options to the Security Council: to solve the issue dignifiedly or Pakistan will leave the UN.

Tashkent's declaration marked the turning point in his career in politics. Bhutto is the sole Pakistani leader to take a firm anti-India position at the UN forum. Because of these anti-India strategies, Bhutto won the elections of 1970. In just five years, he returns to the world of international politics with greater authority and power. Following the tragic events of Bangladesh in December 1971 at the UN, He did not lose faith. He offered hope to the people that there would be a new and perfect Pakistan.

On the one hand, he said he would be a friend to India; however, on the other hand, he questioned the Indian foreign minister to say that Pakistan would get back East Pakistan. He was hoping for peace with India and refused to take a position in Bangladesh until the detainees were released. It was the most disappointing decision for him, as he ripped up his notes regarding the resolution and yelled at the Security Council, "You can take your Security Council".

To summarize the debate, it could be concluded from the previous report that Bhutto focused on national interests during his time at the UN. While he was very aggressive and aggressive in his behaviour and actions, the necessity of the moment motivated him to step outside the traditional way of taking part in the world body's activities.