Indus Treaty "Suspended" Till Pak Stops Cross-Border Terrorism: Centre

Why in news

India stated the Indus Water Treaty remains suspended until Pakistan stops cross-border terrorism and declared any proceedings by the Court of Arbitration null and void.

Background

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated that India maintains the right to suspend the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) due to Pakistan's support for terrorism. India dismissed the Court of Arbitration as 'illegally constituted'.

Facts for Prelims

• FactIndus Water Treaty (IWT): The bilateral water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan.
• BodyCourt of Arbitration: India declared its proceedings regarding IWT projects as null and void.
• PostMinistry of External Affairs (MEA): The Indian body responding to Pakistan's criticism of water projects.

For Mains

Q. Examine the impact of cross-border terrorism on the stability of bilateral water-sharing agreements between India and Pakistan.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Security-Water Nexus: Linking hydro-diplomacy to counter-terrorism measures
• Legal Validity: Conflict between international arbitration and national security interests

Keywords: Hydro-diplomacy · Cross-border terrorism · Indus Water Treaty · Sovereignty · Arbitration

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