Pakistani Foreign Minister says chances of revival of conflict with India 'remote'
The Hindu
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discusses Pakistan-India conflict, ceasefire, diplomatic efforts, and international support in recent press conference.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday (May 4, 2025) said that the chance of revival of an armed conflict between Pakistan and India is remote but warned of a befitting response in case of any such development.
Mr. Dar's comment came while responding to a question during his press conference giving details of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent visit to Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan and to thank the respective leadership for support during the last month's conflict with India following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
When asked about a possible new round of fighting, Mr. Dar said that he could not predict the future, but the chances of any such possibility are slim.
“The ceasefire is holding and all steps regarding withdrawal of troops have been implemented by the two sides in letter and spirit. So there is no chance (of new war) in my opinion,” he said. “However, we will give a befitting reply if India resorts to armed conflict.”
He said Pakistan was ready for dialogue with India, but not desperate for it, adding that Pakistan seeks a composite dialogue that includes terrorism as well as other issues, including Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
He also claimed the IWT cannot be suspended. Soon after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India announced abeyance of the IWT among other punitive measures.
The IWT was signed in 1960 by the two countries to address the water dispute between them and to share the waters of the six main rivers of the Indus basin.
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