Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has called for the urgent solution of the Kashmir conflict between Pakistan and India, warning that continued tension between the neighbors threatened regional peace and security.

Represents Pakistan in the 22nd Shangri-La dialog 2025 in Singapore, General Mirza emphasized the need for active and effective dialogue-gnageral, regional and global to prevent conflicts rather than responding to them after escalation.

“The dissolution of the Kashmir conflict in accordance with the UN Security Council solutions is important for lasting peace in South Asia,” said General Mirza, describing the conflict as the “root cause” of sustained hostility between Pakistan and India.

CJCSC criticized India’s recent actions regarding water flow management and accused New Delhi of trying to weapon the shared water resources. “India’s use of water as a weapon of war is a clear violation of international law,” he said.

“Any attempt to block or divert Pakistan’s waters will be considered an act of war in accordance with the Pakistani National Security Committee’s policy,” he warned. He confirmed that Pakistan was open to sustainable peace with India, but such peace must be based on dignity, equality and mutual respect.

General Mirza expressed concern about the absence of reliable crisis management structures, noting that the lack of acting early often prevented the international community from intervening before tension spoiled.

“The situation since the Pahagam incident is at risk of regional development. We need mutual restraint, recognition of red lines and equilibrium to ensure durable peace,” he said. He urged the world powers to help restore a formal dialogue mechanism between Pakistan and India and warned that the current vacuum is increasing the risk of wrong calculation and escalation.