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India firm on Indus Waters Treaty abeyance amid threats
NDTV··4 Jul
India on July 3, 2026, said its position on the Indus Waters Treaty is unchanged and the pact remains in abeyance until Pakistan credibly abjures cross-border terrorism. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded to Pakistani threats including Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's claim the treaty remains valid. India put the IWT in abeyance after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack killed 26 tourists.
Prism
What It Means For You
- IWT abeyance affects water sharing and agriculture in Pakistan and border regions.
- Cross-border terrorism disputes shape India's bilateral policy with Pakistan.
- International diplomatic statements influence regional security perceptions.
What's Happening
- MEA reaffirmed IWT abeyance on July 3.
- Pakistan officials rejected India's treaty stance this week.
- India linked abeyance to Pakistan's cross-border terrorism sponsorship.
Geopolitical Context
- The IWT was signed in 1960 after nine years of negotiations.
- India suspended obligations after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack.
- India-Japan jointly condemned Pakistan-based terrorism on July 2.
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