India rejects Pakistan's claims at ASEAN, Indus Waters Treaty on hold
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Security
Why in news
India strongly rejected Pakistan's remarks at the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum, accusing Pakistan of spreading baseless allegations. India reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended until Pakistan ends cross-border terrorism.
Background
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, governs water sharing between India and Pakistan. India has suspended the treaty citing Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism.
Key facts
India rejected Pakistan's remarks at the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum.
India accused Pakistan of misusing global forums to spread false narratives.
India reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended.
Suspension will continue until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends cross-border terrorism.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the statement.
Pakistan has a history of using international platforms to divert attention from its own terrorism record.
Prelims pointers
- Indus Waters Treaty (1960)
- ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)
- 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Mains angles
- GS2: India-Pakistan bilateral relations and water disputes
- GS2: Role of international forums in addressing cross-border terrorism
- GS2: Indus Waters Treaty as a tool of diplomacy and conflict resolution