ISLAMABAD: It was back to business, the Dhaka handshake this week notwithstanding, when on Saturday, Pakistan firmly rejected the “irresponsible” assertions made by Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in New Delhi.
“Once again, India seeks to deflect attention from its own troubling record as a neighbour that promotes terrorism and contributes to regional instability,” said the Spokesperson at the Foreign Office, Tahir Andrabi.
He also reminded the Indian foreign minister that, “Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is an international agreement concluded in good faith and at considerable cost. Any unilateral violation of the treaty by India would undermine regional stability and call into question its credibility as a state that claims to respect international legal obligations. Pakistan will take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights under the treaty.”
The spokesperson also reminded New Delhi that India’s documented involvement in promoting terrorist activities in the region, particularly in Pakistan, is well known.
“The case of Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav remains a stark example of organised, state-sponsored terrorism directed against Pakistan. Equally concerning are recurring instances of extraterritorial killings, sabotage through proxies, and covert support to terrorist networks. This pattern is consistent with the extremist ideology of Hindutva and its violent proponents,” he pointed out.
India he said, continues its illegal and violent military occupation of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to extend full political, moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people in their just struggle to realise their right to self-determination, as enshrined in relevant UN Security Council resolutions,” assured the spokesperson.
Meanwhile Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, upon landing in Beijing, spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
Both the leaders deliberated on the recent situation in the region. The DPM/FM welcomed the Saudi Foreign Ministry’s statement regarding Yemen and appreciated the efforts of all sides to resolve the regional situation amicably. DPM/ FM Dar also held a telephonic conversation with his UAE counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Both exchanged views on the current regional situation and expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory and improvement in the region.
Dar appreciated that dialogue and diplomacy have resulted in tangible outcomes on the ground.
The DPM/ FM also spoke on phone with Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan.
The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and expressed appreciation for the earnest efforts undertaken by all parties to resolve issues through dialogue and diplomacy.
Dar also expressed desire to enhance bilateral cooperation with Turkiye in all areas of mutual interest, including trade, technology, tourism and IT.
