India Rejects Pakistan at UN: Indus Waters Treaty Linked to Terrorism, J&K Stand Reaffirmed
UPSC / SSC current affairs note
Why in news
India, at the UN, rejected Pakistan's attempts to raise the Kashmir issue and linked the continuation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) to cross-border terrorism. This marks a significant hardening of India's stance on both the treaty and the bilateral relationship with Pakistan.
Background
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan, brokered by the World Bank, to share the waters of the Indus river system. It has survived multiple conflicts but has been strained by cross-border terrorism. India has previously raised concerns about Pakistan's support for terrorism.
Key facts
India told the UN that the Indus Waters Treaty cannot continue amid cross-border terrorism.
India reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India.
The statement was made in response to Pakistan's attempts to raise the Kashmir issue at the UN.
India linked the treaty's future to Pakistan's actions on terrorism.
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 and is considered a landmark water-sharing agreement.
Prelims pointers
- Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) – 1960, brokered by World Bank
- Rivers: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab (western rivers to Pakistan); Ravi, Beas, Sutlej (eastern rivers to India)
- Permanent Indus Commission for dispute resolution
- UN – United Nations; India's statement at UN
- Jammu and Kashmir – Article 370 abrogated in 2019
Mains angles
- GS2: India-Pakistan bilateral relations; impact of terrorism on treaties
- GS2: International water disputes and conflict resolution mechanisms
- GS2: Role of UN in addressing cross-border terrorism and territorial disputes