Washington (TDI): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has warned that Indian leadership’s recent Hindutva-driven statements and actions, that reflect a “terrorist mindset,” threaten regional stability.
Speaking to multiple media outlets in Washington, he said India’s handling of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) showed a disregard for international law.
The treaty contains no provision for unilateral termination or suspension,” the envoy said. “New Delhi’s attempt to use water as a weapon is both illegal and inhumane, and the global community will not back such actions,” he added.
He further criticized Indian leadership’s recent comments and visual displays, including a map of Akhand Bharat in the Indian Parliament, terming it a reflection of “hegemonic mentality and sinister intentions.”
He claimed that the use of anti-Pakistan rhetoric to achieve domestic political objectives in India was a dangerous approach that risked inflaming nationalism. “India’s involvement in Balochistan is no longer a secret,” Rizwan Saeed Sheikh added.
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Moreover, the envoy praised the United States for its role in maintaining the ceasefire deal between Pakistan and India.
He commended US President Donald Trump for promoting peace in the region and urged continued American engagement on the Kashmir problem.
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“We appreciate President Trump’s peace efforts and hope they continue within the established framework to resolve the Kashmir dispute,” Rizwan said.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
