The latest round of talks between India and Pakistan on Indus Water Treaty concluded without reaching an agreement. The two-day discussion took place at the World bank headquarters on September 14-15. <br/><br/>The World Bank said in a statement that while an agreement has not been reached at the conclusion of the meetings, it will continue to work with both countries to resolve the issues in an amicable manner and in line with the Treaty provisions. The Indian delegation was led by the Union Water Resources Secretary Amarjit Singh. It also had representatives from Ministry of External Affairs, Power, India's Indus Water Commissioner and Central Water Commission. <br/><br/>The Pakistani delegation was led by Secretary Water Resources Division Arif Ahmed Khan along with Secretary of Water and Power Yousuf Naseem Kho'khar, High Commissioner of Indus Waters Treaty Mirza Asif Baig and Joint Secretary of Water Syed Mehar Ali Shah. The last round of talks were held on the 1st of last month, which the World bank said were held in a spirit of goodwill and cooperation.
News On AIR | September 16, 2017 10:53 AM
No agreement reached between India & Pakistan at Indus Water Treaty talks: World Bank