Two European Parliament Members Back Pakistan’s Position on Indus Waters Treaty

Two members of the European Parliament have expressed support for Pakistan’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty, highlighting the importance of implementing the water-sharing agreement between Pakistan and India.

The remarks were made during a meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on the future of global governance. Pakistan called for respect for international law, adherence to international agreements, and a greater role for the international community in resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, addressed the meeting and stressed that respecting international agreements is essential to maintaining global stability and upholding the relevance of international law.

Highlighting Pakistan’s concerns over what it considers violations of the Indus Waters Treaty, Qureshi said the Jammu and Kashmir dispute should be resolved in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions. He also emphasized that relations between states should be conducted on the basis of sovereign equality.

Qureshi further called for reforms to the United Nations and stressed the importance of including the views of all relevant parties in initiatives designed to advance broader global interests.

During the discussion, the Pakistani ambassador also urged greater international cooperation to reform the global financial system, address climate change, and promote the development of emerging technologies.

Czech Member of the European Parliament Andrej Dostál voiced support for Pakistan’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty. German MEP Michael von der Schulenburg also called on the international community to help ensure the implementation of the agreement and compliance with its terms.

Tensions between India and Pakistan over the treaty have continued since New Delhi announced in April 2025 that it was placing the agreement in abeyance, following an attack in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan rejected the move, maintaining that India cannot unilaterally suspend the treaty.

Signed in 1960 with the mediation of the World Bank, the Indus Waters Treaty establishes a framework for sharing the waters of the Indus River and its tributaries between India and Pakistan. The agreement has since become a major source of contention between the two neighboring countries.

Pakistan has warned that any attempt to restrict water flows to the country could have serious consequences. Islamabad is seeking international support in its ongoing dispute with New Delhi over the treaty’s legal obligations and implementation.

The statements by the two European Parliament members at the Brussels meeting are being viewed by Pakistan as an important development in its efforts to draw international attention to the dispute and strengthen support for its position.