Following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India and Pakistan have both intensified their diplomatic efforts on the global stage. Each country is working to present its perspective on the recent conflict, the Indus Waters Treaty, and broader regional stability to the international community.
Notably, Pakistan’s recent diplomatic outreach appears to mirror India’s approach. After India sent multi-party delegations to key world capitals to highlight its stance against cross-border terrorism and justify its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan swiftly responded by dispatching a high-level delegation led by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to the United Kingdom and the United States. This move is widely seen as Pakistan adopting a similar diplomatic strategy, aiming to ensure its concerns are voiced at the highest international levels.
Pakistani officials, including former foreign secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani and lawmaker Khurram Dastgir, have emphasized the need for dialogue and the restoration of the treaty, warning about the humanitarian and regional risks if the dispute remains unresolved. Senator Sherry Rehman has also urged keeping the Kashmir issue and water security on the global agenda, calling for international mediation and a peaceful resolution.
Meanwhile, India maintains a firm stance, insisting that meaningful dialogue with Pakistan can only move forward if Islamabad takes concrete action against terrorism. Indian delegations, led by senior leaders such as Shashi Tharoor, have been active worldwide, garnering support for India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and highlighting Pakistan’s alleged backing of militant groups. India defends its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as a necessary response to repeated provocations and continues to seek international understanding of its security concerns.
As both nations escalate their diplomatic engagements, the international community is watching closely, hoping for restraint and a renewed commitment to dialogue that prioritizes peace and humanitarian needs in South Asia.