ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to call on India to fully restore the implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that its suspension carries “grave implications” for regional peace, security, and humanitarian conditions.
This was conveyed in a letter from the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to the president of the UN General Assembly, delivered by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, according to a post shared on X by the ambassador on Friday.
According to the message, Islamabad raised concerns over India’s illegal suspension of the 1960 water-sharing agreement, describing it as unlawful and urging international attention.
The communication specifically stated that “It urges the Security Council to call upon India to fully restore the implementation of the IWT in all respects, in line with its international obligations.”
Pakistan argued that disruption of the treaty could have serious humanitarian consequences and destabilize regional relations, while framing the issue as one with implications beyond bilateral ties.
‘Baseless propaganda campaign’
The Pakistani envoy also briefed the President of the Council on the “baseless propaganda campaign” by India against Pakistan, arguing it was being conducted while Islamabad is engaged in mediation efforts aimed at supporting international peace and security.
In addition, Pakistan reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains central to long-standing tensions in South Asia.
It noted that the issue is already on the Security Council’s agenda and maintained that lasting peace in the region would not be possible without its resolution in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.
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