ISLAMABAD — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to treaty-based transboundary water governance. He stressed the significance of preventing water use as a coercive tool. In a recorded keynote address, he urged for enhanced international cooperation to address increasing water security challenges.
Emphasis on Rule-Based Water Governance
Deputy Prime Minister Dar emphasized the critical necessity for rule-based water governance to guarantee responsible management of shared water resources. He insisted that water should never become a means of political coercion. Dar urged for just and equitable agreements between countries sharing water bodies.
Aligning with Pakistan’s Strategic Water Policy
Dar’s speech aligns with Pakistan’s strategic emphasis on nurturing cooperative frameworks for water management. This focus arises amid escalating global concerns over water scarcity and its impacts on international relations. The Pakistani government is determined to promote sustainable and cooperative solutions to these significant challenges.
