ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said Saturday it remains committed to the Indus Waters Treaty and will take all necessary steps to protect its rights under the agreement.
The statement came from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to remarks by India’s Home Minister, who said the treaty would never be restored.
A spokesperson for the ministry said the Indian minister’s comments showed disregard for international agreements. The spokesperson added that the Indus Waters Treaty is not a political arrangement but an international treaty that does not allow unilateral actions.
The ministry said India’s decision to hold the treaty in abeyance is a violation of international law, the treaty’s terms, and the basic rules of relations between states. The spokesperson said such actions could weaken the value of international agreements and create doubts about the credibility of a state that refuses to meet its legal commitments.
The ministry also said using water as a political tool is against international norms and responsible state behaviour.
Pakistan called on India to cancel its decision and fully restore the implementation of the treaty without delay.
