Pakistan vehemently denounced Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments on Saturday that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan “will never be restored,” calling it a “brazen disregard for the sanctity of international agreements.”
The Foreign Office in Islamabad addressed media queries regarding Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s interview with The Times of India. In the interview, Shah stated that India would divert water flowing to Pakistan for its domestic use.
The Foreign Office stated that the remarks were a blatant breach of international law, the terms of the Treaty, and the fundamental principles governing relations between states.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, “the Indus Waters Treaty is an international treaty with no provision for unilateral action, not a political arrangement.”
“International law, the Treaty’s provisions, and the fundamental principles governing inter-state relations have all been flagrantly violated by India’s illegal announcement to hold the Treaty in abeyance.”
Also, the spokesperson added that such behavior sets a reckless and dangerous precedent.
This precedent calls into question India’s dependability as a treaty partner and undermines the legitimacy of international agreements.
In addition , the statement urged New Delhi to immediately rescind its unilateral stance and resume full implementation of the treaty.
It emphasized that weaponizing water for political ends is irresponsible and contrary to established norms of responsible state behavior.
Meanwhile, Pakistan, for its part, reaffirmed its unwavering adherence to the Indus Waters Treaty and promised to take all necessary steps to safeguard its legally recognized rights under the accord.
