UNITED NATIONS, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 : Pakistan\u2019s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Tuesday sounded the alarm over India\u2019s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that the move poses a grave threat to the water security of over 240 million Pakistanis and undermines decades of hard-won regional diplomacy.<\/p>\n
Presiding over the United Nations Security Council\u2019s Open Debate on \u201cPromoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes\u201d, Dar strongly condemned India\u2019s recent actions, calling them illegal, coercive, and a violation of international obligations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, is a remarkable example of diplomacy and dialogue that has survived multiple conflicts. India\u2019s attempt to hold it in abeyance is not just a breach of the treaty\u2014it is a direct threat to the survival of millions dependent on the Indus River system,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Dar\u2019s remarks came shortly after the unanimous adoption of Pakistan-sponsored Resolution 2788 on \u201cStrengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes\u201d by the Security Council\u2014an achievement Pakistan hailed as a major diplomatic success.<\/p>\n
Calling the resolution a \u201cwelcome expression of our collective will,\u201d Dar urged its swift and universal implementation. He emphasized that peaceful dispute resolution was not only a legal and moral obligation but a strategic necessity in an increasingly polarized global order.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe UN Charter\u2019s principles must be upheld in both letter and spirit,\u201d Dar said. \u201cSelective application of international law weakens the credibility of this Council and prolongs conflicts around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a pointed reference to Jammu and Kashmir, Dar reiterated that the dispute remains one of the oldest items on the Council\u2019s agenda. He stressed that Kashmir is an internationally recognized disputed territory, and its final disposition must align with UN Security Council resolutions and the will of the Kashmiri people.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo cosmetic measures can replace the Kashmiri people\u2019s fundamental and inalienable right to self-determination,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Deputy PM warned that using water as a tool of political coercion sets a dangerous precedent and urged the UN to intervene to uphold the sanctity of international treaties and norms.<\/p>\n
Dar proposed strengthening the mediation tools available to the UN Secretary-General, including the operational capacity of the UN\u2019s Mediation Support Unit. He stressed that bilateralism should not be used as a pretext for inaction when one party to a dispute refuses to engage.<\/p>\n
He also emphasized the value of preventive diplomacy and early warning systems, advocating for greater collaboration under Chapter VIII of the UN Charter to enable regional responses to regional crises.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the same forum, U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea highlighted recent U.S. efforts to facilitate de-escalations in global hotspots. \u201cIn just the past three months, we have helped ease tensions between Israel and Iran, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, and between India and Pakistan,\u201d she said, signaling Washington\u2019s continued interest in fostering regional peace through dialogue.<\/p>\n
Dar concluded by reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s commitment to diplomacy, dialogue, and multilateralism.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeace cannot be a one-sided effort. It requires sincerity and willingness from all parties. Pakistan remains ready to engage in meaningful dialogue\u2014guided by the principles of sovereign equality, non-interference, and justice,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The statement drew attention to Pakistan\u2019s broader foreign policy objective: resolving disputes through peaceful means rooted in international law\u2014a stance that resonated with many at the Council amid rising global tensions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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