Archive · 26 Sep 2026
Sharif Raises Kashmir, Credits Trump During UN Conflict Speech
Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, spoke at the United Nations about Kashmir and the conflict with India.
He said Kashmir needs a fair solution.
He also thanked US President Donald Trump for helping stop the fighting in May 2025.
India says no outside country helped arrange the ceasefire.
An Indian diplomat was seen laughing when Sharif described Pakistan as victorious.
Sharif warned that changing Pakistan’s river water supply would be treated as an act of war.
He also talked about Pakistan helping the United States and Iran hold talks.
India is expected to respond to his speech through its right of reply.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raised Kashmir and called for a “just and fair” resolution during his UN General Assembly address.
Sharif credited US President Donald Trump with a timely intervention that he said helped end the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.
India has consistently denied that any third party intervened in the conflict, while diplomat R Srinivas was seen laughing during Sharif’s remarks about Pakistan’s claimed victory.
Sharif warned that attempts to stop, impede or divert Pakistan’s share of river waters would be treated as an “act of war.”
Sharif also discussed Pakistan’s diplomacy between the United States and Iran and condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia.
- Who
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US President Donald Trump, and Indian diplomat R Srinivas were central to the reported remarks and reaction.
- What
- Sharif raised Kashmir, described Pakistan’s position during the 2025 conflict, credited Trump with a timely intervention, and warned India over river waters.
- When
- The remarks were made on Friday during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly; the conflict occurred in May 2025.
- Where
- The address took place at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Why
- Sharif said resolving Kashmir and preventing renewed conflict were necessary for lasting peace in South Asia, and he defended Pakistan’s position on water rights.
Pakistan’s position
India’s position
Trump’s role in the ceasefire
Pakistan’s position
Shehbaz Sharif credited Donald Trump’s intervention and leadership with helping broker the May 2025 ceasefire and preventing wider devastation.
India’s position
New Delhi has consistently denied that any third party intervened in ending the India-Pakistan conflict.
Kashmir’s status
Pakistan’s position
Pakistan called for a “just and fair” resolution and said Kashmiris should receive the right to self-determination through a free and impartial plebiscite.
India’s position
India says Jammu and Kashmir has been, is, and will remain an integral and inalienable part of India.
Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan’s position
Sharif said India’s decision to place the treaty in abeyance had no legal basis and warned that diverting Pakistan’s water share would be an act of war.
India’s position
India says the treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends support for cross-border and other forms of terrorism.
- Speaker
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
- Forum
- 81st United Nations General Assembly session
- Conflict discussed
- May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict
- US role claimed by Pakistan
- Sharif credited Donald Trump with a timely intervention that he said helped stop the conflict and saved hundreds of millions of lives.
- India’s position
- New Delhi denies third-party intervention and says Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India.
- Water warning
- Sharif said stopping, impeding or diverting Pakistan’s share of river waters would be treated as an act of war.
- Indian military operation cited
- India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, after the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
