Indo-Pak talks: Indo-Pak sharing of Indus water will be important meeting from tomorrow, talks were closed after Pulwama scandal

There will be a meeting of the Permanent Commission on Indus water sharing between India and Pakistan from Tuesday. This meeting is going to take place after three years. This information was given by both the parties on Monday. It is noteworthy that after the Pulwama incident in 2019, talks between India and Pakistan had stopped completely on many issues. After this, the two countries will meet tomorrow for the sharing of Sindh water.

Establishment of a permanent Indus Commission under the 1960 Water Treaty

Significantly, the Permanent Indus Commission was established under the 1960 Water Treaty between the two countries. This commission is going to meet in New Delhi on 23 March and 24 March. Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhary confirmed the meeting, saying that according to the treaty, it was decided to hold this commission at least once a year.

The ice on the relationship between the two countries slowly starts melting

 The responsibility of this commission is to monitor the proper distribution of water of the Indus River and its tributaries between the two countries. In this meeting of the commission, Pakistan will express objection to the design of Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai Hydro Electric Plant of India. It is noteworthy that after the Pulwama incident in 2019, talks between India and Pakistan had stopped completely on many issues. In this sequence, the meeting of the Indus Water Commission could not be held, but with the commencement of the round of talks on water sharing from Tuesday, the snow on the relationship between the two countries will start melting slowly. However, the governments of the two countries have been making efforts to normalize relations for the past few weeks.

Consent on non-violation of ceasefire

The consensus on non-violation of ceasefire to maintain peace on the border is part of the same exercise. In this regard, a top official of the Government of India, on the condition of anonymity, said that Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai projects are in accordance with the Indus Water Agreement. If Pakistan has any objection to these, then we will discuss them. We believe in the principle of mutual consent and harmony.