Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemned recent remarks made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a political rally in Gujarat as being highly incendiary and detrimental to regional peace and stability. The statements have been described by MOFA as being both “inflammatory” and threatening.
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In his speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Pakistan of harboring terrorism and warned its youth not to put up with India’s “bullet.” Additionally, he suggested India was overly generous when sharing water resources under the Indus Waters Treaty and hinted at potential steps taken against Pakistan to restrict water flow. Arab News/Khyber News/Wikipedia
Pakistan’s Foreign Office described Modi’s remarks as reckless provocations and violations of international norms, according to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). Such rhetoric undermined efforts for peaceful coexistence while diverting attention away from India’s own human rights issues in Jammu and Kashmir under Indian control.
The Express Tribune, Dawn, Khyber News and Geo News all provided additional coverage on these events.
The Foreign Office expressed concern at Modi’s remarks regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, seeing them as an attempt by India to weaken a key agreement that has served both countries since 1960. Pakistan warned against attempts to weaponize water resources; any attempt at this could have dire repercussions for regional stability and could threaten regional peace and stability. Khyber News
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Additionally, Pakistan highlighted its contributions to global counterterrorism efforts and UN peacekeeping missions, while emphasizing Pakistan’s leading role. Pakistan also requested the international community take note of India’s aggressive position and hold it accountable for any actions which escalate tensions within the region (Dawn and Arab News respectively).
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Recent exchange of sharp rhetoric comes amid rising tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors, following cross-border incidents and accusations of support for terrorism from both nations. Both have expelled diplomats and suspended bilateral engagements resulting in further straining diplomatic ties. Reuters/+1Wikipedia
Analysts caution that such statements could undermine any opportunities for dialogue and raise the risk of miscalculation that leads to conflict. They emphasise the necessity of exercised restraint by both nations to address any differences constructively through dialogue.
As events develop, the international community monitors closely, encouraging both India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and commit to peaceful dispute resolution.