India reiterates position on Indus Waters Treaty
India has reaffirmed that its position on the Indus Waters Treaty remains unchanged, stating that the agreement will continue to remain in abeyance until Pakistan takes credible and irreversible action against cross-border terrorism.
Responding to recent statements from Pakistan, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s decision followed continued concerns over terrorism originating from across the border.
India suspended implementation of the treaty after the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists.
Pakistan has continued to argue internationally that the treaty remains valid despite India’s decision. During a recent event, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated his country’s position, while former minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari referred to a possible “nuclear option” during remarks on the dispute, drawing criticism from several strategic analysts.
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 with World Bank involvement, governs the sharing of the Indus river system between India and Pakistan.
The MEA also reiterated India’s condemnation of Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan that reportedly caused civilian casualties, reaffirming support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.