- At the SCO summit, PM Modi took a dig at Pakistan regarding its role in terrorism.
- In response, Sharif criticized India for using the Indus Waters Treaty as a political tool, calling it unacceptable.
- Sharif subtly criticized New Delhi for putting in abeyance the India-Pakistan Indus Water Treaty following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025.
- A Court of Arbitration constituted by the World Bank ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty remained fully in force, despite India's move to put it in abeyance after the April 22, 2025 attack.
- India rejected the Court of Arbitration award, calling the court an illegally constituted body.
Terrorism continues to pose a serious challenge to humanity, PM Modi stated, urging a dismantling of the entire ecosystem of terrorist financing and safe havens. He asserted that terrorism can never be a strategic asset for anyone, directly addressing Pakistan's role in the issue.
In contrast, PM Sharif criticized India for its handling of the Indus Waters Treaty, suggesting that New Delhi's actions were politically motivated and unacceptable. He called for the full implementation of international agreements in both letter and spirit, subtly referencing India's suspension of the treaty following a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
Despite India's rejection of a recent ruling by a World Bank Court of Arbitration, which stated that the treaty remains “fully in force”, Sharif emphasized the need for cooperation and adherence to international norms. Modi's remarks and Sharif's response highlight the ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly regarding terrorism and water resource management.
“We must send a strong message to countries that use terrorism as an instrument of policy,” Modi declared, reinforcing India's tough stance on terrorism. Meanwhile, Sharif's comments reflect Pakistan's frustration over India's perceived misuse of water resources as a political tool.
“Sharif accused New Delhi of using water for political purposes, calling it unacceptable, and urged full implementation of international agreements. He also subtly criticized India for putting the treaty in abeyance after the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam.”
Deccan Herald
