India Firm On Indus Waters Treaty Stand
India has said its position on the Indus Waters Treaty remains unchanged, making it clear that the agreement will stay in abeyance until Pakistan ends its support for cross-border terrorism.
India Maintains Stand On Indus Waters Treaty
The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance in response to Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan must “credibly and irrevocably” give up such support before any change in India’s position can be considered.
The statement came amid renewed remarks from Pakistan over the water-sharing agreement. India rejected Islamabad’s criticism and maintained that its decision was linked directly to national security concerns.
Pakistan Warnings Over Water Treaty Rejected
Pakistan has objected to India’s decision and claimed that the treaty remains valid and binding. Pakistani leaders have also accused India of using water as a strategic tool, while warning against any move that could affect Pakistan’s water security.
India, however, has dismissed such posturing and reiterated that Pakistan’s conduct on terrorism remains central to the issue. New Delhi has argued that normal treaty obligations cannot continue unchanged while cross-border terror threats persist.
Indus Waters Treaty And Pahalgam Attack Context
India placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance after the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. The attack significantly worsened ties between India and Pakistan and led to a series of diplomatic measures by New Delhi.
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 after negotiations brokered by the World Bank. It governs the sharing of waters from the Indus river system between India and Pakistan and has long been seen as one of the most important bilateral agreements between the two neighbours.
