The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, governs how India and Pakistan share water from six rivers – Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
India has accused Pakistan of violating the treaty by ignoring its spirit of cooperation, carrying out thousands of terror attacks, and blocking upgrades to water infrastructure needed for safety.
“Despite this, India has shown great patience and generosity. Significant changes have taken place, including rising security threats from cross-border terrorism, the need for clean energy, climate change, and population growth,” said India’s Permanent Representative P Harish during a UN Security Council informal meeting in New York on May 24, responding to Pakistan’s misinformation campaign.
New Delhi has repeatedly asked Islamabad in the past two years to discuss treaty updates; however, it received no response.
“Pakistan has consistently blocked any changes to infrastructure or treaty provisions, even those allowed under the treaty,” Harish added, stressing that while the treaty is based on goodwill and friendship, Pakistan has waged three wars and carried out thousands of terror attacks against India.
(With inputs from IANS)
