India Rebuts Pakistan at UNSC on Indus Waters Treaty
Why in the news
At the UN Security Council India hit back at Pakistan’s statements and restated its position on Jammu and Kashmir and the water-sharing treaty.
Key facts
- Forum: UN Security Council.
- India’s charge: cross-border terrorism used as an instrument of state policy.
- On J&K: an integral and inalienable part of India.
- On the treaty: the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance.
Condition for revival
- India links the treaty’s status to Pakistan credibly ending cross-border terrorism.
- Until then the arrangement stays suspended.
Exam angle
- Keywords: UNSC, Indus Waters Treaty, in abeyance.
- India’s stand: J&K integral and inalienable.
- Condition: credible end to cross-border terrorism.