Any attempt to block water will have 'far-reaching consequences', warns FO after Indian minister's remarks
The Foreign Office on Thursday warned that any deliberate attempt to block water essential to Pakistan’s survival and development would have “far-reaching consequences”. “Any such act would be treated with utmost seriousness and could possibly amount to an act of war under Article 51 of the UN Charter,” said FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi during a weekly media briefing while responding to a question about recent remarks by Indian water minister. A day ago, Indian Minister of W
Pakistan's Foreign Office has issued a stern warning regarding any deliberate obstruction of water resources vital for the nation's survival and development. A spokesperson stated that such actions would be viewed with extreme seriousness and could potentially be considered an act of war under international law. This statement comes in response to recent remarks by India's Water Minister, who suggested that no water would be diverted to Pakistan in the future, citing directives from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pakistan emphasized that curtailing water essential for its agriculture and the well-being of over 250 million citizens would be irresponsible and violate international obligations and bilateral agreements. The Foreign Office asserted that treating water as a political weapon threatens regional peace and security, with India bearing responsibility for any such escalation.
The dispute highlights the critical geopolitical implications of transboundary water management and the potential for resource scarcity to trigger international conflict.
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