In a recent statement at a conference in Tajikistan, Indian Minister Kirti Barden Singh accused Pakistan of hindering the implementation of the Indus Waters treaty. This comes in the wake of Pakistan’s Prime Minister announcing a four-nation tour aimed at thanking allies who supported Pakistan during times of conflict. Singh emphasized that Pakistan’s claims regarding India’s unilateral decisions are unfounded and that the ongoing border terrorism from Pakistan is the real barrier to the treaty’s effectiveness.
During the glacier conservation conference, the Pakistani Prime Minister criticized India’s decision to suspend the treaty, labeling it as illegal and one-sided. the Indus Waters Treaty, wich governs the distribution of water from the Indus River and its tributaries, is crucial for millions of lives. Singh countered these assertions, stating that Pakistan’s own actions are in violation of the treaty, and that the country will not be allowed to cross the red line in its provocations. This exchange highlights the ongoing tensions between the two nations, with water security becoming a focal point in their complex relationship.