Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has warned that the current ceasefire between Pakistan and India remains fragile.
He made these remarks while addressing a delegation from the National Defence University (NDU) during their visit to the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Speaking on recent Pakistan-India tensions, the Ambassador appreciated the timely intervention by the United States in de-escalating the situation.
He noted that while tensions between the two countries have decreased, he emphasized the importance of continued engagement by the United States and the international community in seeking a resolution to the Kashmir dispute.
Ambassador Sheikh reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty and cautioned against any unilateral actions that could threaten regional stability and food security.
He congratulated the course participants on the successful completion of a key program designed to prepare senior civil and military officers for high-level responsibilities.
The visiting delegation comprised senior civil and military officers currently enrolled in the National Security and War Course at Pakistan’s premier training institution. Senior officials from the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA) in the United States also accompanied the delegation.
During an interactive session, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh highlighted the deep and multifaceted ties between Pakistan and the United States. The participants held detailed discussions with the Ambassador on regional and global challenges.
