Dar warns against “weaponisation” of transboundary water resources
Key takeaways
- The deputy prime minister said Pakistan had consistently upheld the principles of the UN Charter and remained committed to resolving disputes through dialogue and legal mechanisms.
- He noted that the treaty had survived three major wars and numerous challenges over the decades, demonstrating its resilience and importance as a mechanism for peaceful dispute resolution.
- “Responsible states act within established legal frameworks rather than abandoning them,” he said, adding that unilateral actions undermining treaty obligations posed serious risks to regional stability.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday warned that the use of transboundary water resources as a tool of coercion threatens regional peace and global stability, and stressed that respect for international treaties and cooperative water governance must remain the cornerstone of the international order.
Addressing the Brussels Conference titled “Transboundary Water Resources: A Weaponised Global Common,” DPM Dar said shared water resources should unite nations rather than divide them, and called for adherence to international law and treaty obligations to prevent conflicts over water.
The conference was jointly organized by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) and the Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels, bringing together experts, policymakers and climate specialists to discuss the governance of transboundary water resources.