23 july 2026 : Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) issue, arguing that state-sponsored cross-border terrorism has undermined the foundation of cooperation between the two countries.
India said that continued support for cross-border terrorism has eroded the trust and conditions necessary for bilateral agreements and cooperation.
India Links Treaty Cooperation to Peace
During the discussion, India highlighted the broader security environment surrounding relations with Pakistan, maintaining that cooperation cannot be separated from the issue of terrorism.
New Delhi argued that agreements between the two countries require a basic level of trust and peaceful relations to function effectively.
Pakistan’s Position on the Indus Waters Treaty
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 with the involvement of the World Bank, governs the sharing of the waters of the Indus river system between India and Pakistan.
The treaty has remained a major issue in bilateral relations, particularly amid rising tensions and disagreements over water management and security concerns.
Cross-Border Terrorism Remains a Major Dispute
India has repeatedly accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism directed against India, allegations that Islamabad has denied.
New Delhi has maintained that state-sponsored terrorism makes normal cooperation difficult and undermines the basis of bilateral engagement.
Issue Raised at the UNSC
India’s remarks at the UNSC reflect the wider diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours.
The debate over the IWT has increasingly become linked to broader questions of security, trust and the future of India-Pakistan relations.