ISLAMABAD — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to treaty-based transboundary water governance. He highlighted the importance of preventing water from being used as a coercive tool. Speaking in a recorded keynote address, Dar called for enhanced international cooperation to tackle growing water security challenges.
Rule-Based Water Governance
Dar stressed the need for rule-based water governance to ensure responsible management of shared water resources. He warned against using water as a means of political coercion, advocating for fair and equitable agreements between countries that share water bodies.
Pakistan’s Strategic Water Policy
His speech aligns with Pakistan’s strategic focus on fostering cooperative frameworks for water management. This initiative comes amid increasing global concerns over water scarcity and its effects on international relations. The Pakistani government remains committed to promoting sustainable and cooperative solutions to address these major challenges.
