Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, has said that any attempt to stop or manipulate the flow of water to Pakistan would be considered a direct act of aggression.

Speaking in Brussels ahead of the international conference “Transboundary Water Resources: A Weaponized Global Commons,” Dr. Malik emphasized that water is vital for Pakistan’s agriculture, economy, food security, and the livelihoods of millions of people.

He stated that the Indus Waters Treaty is not merely a bilateral agreement between Pakistan and India but also a test of international law and the global rules-based order. He stressed that there is no legal provision for the treaty to be suspended unilaterally.

Dr. Malik warned that allowing upstream countries to use shared water resources for political purposes would set a dangerous precedent for river-dependent nations around the world. He added that Pakistan remains committed to international law, diplomacy, and dialogue, but will firmly defend its water rights and national interests at every legal and diplomatic forum.

The minister also highlighted Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change despite contributing less than one percent of global carbon emissions, calling for greater international cooperation on water security, environmental protection, and climate justice.