Pakistan blasts Modi’s "irresponsible rhetoric", warns of threat to regional peace

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sharply condemned recent remarks made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing them as "baseless, provocative, and irresponsible."

In a strongly worded statement, Islamabad rejected Modi’s comments, delivered during a public address in Rajasthan, accusing the Indian leader of deliberately distorting facts and stoking regional tensions for political gain, Caliber.Az reports, citing Pakistani media.

“These statements are not only misleading the public but also breach the principles of responsible statecraft,” the Pakistani foreign ministry said.

The statement went on to warn that Modi’s allusions to possible military actions represent a serious violation of the United Nations Charter and international law, adding that such rhetoric undermines regional peace and stability.

As a reminder, on May 22, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that Pakistan would not receive water from rivers under India’s control, intensifying tensions following a deadly April 22 attack in Indian Kashmir, which New Delhi blames on Islamabad. 

In response, Pakistan’s Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan said Islamabad remains open to dialogue but insists that any discussions must honour the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank. The treaty is crucial for Pakistan, securing water for 80% of its farmland. Modi warned Pakistan would pay a "heavy price" for supporting terrorism, a charge Pakistan denies.

Both countries have taken retaliatory measures, including halting trade and suspending visas. Meanwhile, India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar signalled a readiness to strike militants across the border. Despite a ceasefire agreed on May 10, tensions remain high after a suicide bombing in Pakistan's Balochistan province, which Islamabad blamed on Indian proxies—an allegation New Delhi rejects.

By Aghakazim Guliyev