Permanent Mission of India
New York
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RoR 2026 ECOSOC High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Statement by Ms. Petal Gahlot, First Secretary
13 July

Mr. President,

It was not our intention to bring bilateral issues in this forum, but my delegation is compelled to respond to Pakistan, as it has chosen to misuse today’s discussion to peddle its false narrative.  

Our position on the Indus Water Treaty remains clear and consistent. Cooperation on the basis of mutual trust and goodwill cannot be expected when cross-border terrorism is regularly deployed as an instrument of State policy.

Instead of pointing fingers at India, Pakistan would serve itself and its people far better by putting its own house in order.

I thank you.

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