Islamabad, May 28, 2025: Pakistan strongly condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks regarding the potential weaponisation of water resources, calling the statements a clear violation of international norms and principles.
In a press briefing on Wednesday, the Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson stated, “Those who seek global respect should first hold themselves accountable before threatening others.” The comments came in response to Modi’s provocative statements made during an election rally in Gandhinagar, where he suggested India could take punitive measures under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
The FO noted that such rhetoric not only contradicts India’s international obligations but also exposes the inconsistency between New Delhi’s regional aggression and its global aspirations. “Talking about using water as a weapon is a blatant violation of established international principles. Such threats reveal the contradictions in India’s behavior,” the spokesperson said.
The FO further criticized India’s broader track record, stating that India has been involved in extrajudicial actions abroad, interference in other nations’ internal matters, and the illegal occupation of foreign territories and peoples. The situation in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the FO said, continues to be marked by systemic oppression and human rights abuses.
Referring to Modi’s political rhetoric, the spokesperson said that politics based on hate, fear, and ultra-nationalism may garner short-term applause but inflicts lasting damage to peace and stability.
“The Indian youth must reject the politics of fear and choose a future rooted in dignity, dialogue, and regional cooperation,” the spokesperson urged.
During his campaign speech, Modi claimed that India had only ‘suspended’ Pakistan’s share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty and had not yet taken any concrete action, adding provocatively that even minor steps had allegedly caused panic in Pakistan. “We haven’t even done much yet — just opened a few gates, started some cleaning — and Pakistan has already gone into a panic,” he remarked.
The FO emphasized that threatening access to shared water resources not only undermines the foundational spirit of the Indus Waters Treaty — a symbol of bilateral cooperation even during conflict — but also sets a dangerous precedent in the region.
