New Delhi: India has strongly rejected Pakistan’s attempt to raise the issue of the Indus Waters Treaty at the United Nations, terming it a “diplomatic theatre” and asserting that such moves will not alter ground realities.
According to official sources and analysis, Pakistan tried to internationalise the issue of the Indus Waters Treaty at the UN in an effort to build pressure on India. However, India maintained that the treaty is a bilateral technical agreement and not an issue for multilateral platforms like the United Nations.
India stated that Pakistan’s move is aimed at diverting attention from internal challenges and projecting a political narrative at the global level rather than addressing substantive issues.
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 with the mediation of the World Bank, has long been considered a key framework governing water sharing between India and Pakistan. However, in recent years, it has come under strain amid rising tensions over cross-border terrorism and security concerns.
Analysts note that Pakistan’s latest step appears to be more of a diplomatic signalling effort, while India is increasingly focusing on a strategic approach to water resource management.
The development once again highlights the continuing sensitivity of water-sharing issues in India-Pakistan relations and their growing geopolitical significance on international platforms.