Pakistan has issued a strong warning against the weaponisation of water by India, cautioning that turning it into a source of division could have serious regional and global consequences.
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly during a high-level meeting aimed at advancing Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) — ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all — Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to promoting global water cooperation.
In a national statement, Ambassador Jadoon emphasized the importance of the upcoming 2026 Water Conference, urging that it must serve as a catalyst for accelerating progress toward SDG 6.
He stressed the need for an international law-based approach in managing and governing transboundary rivers and aquifers, which are vital lifelines shared across borders.
