Historic Visit: Pakistani Delegation Inspects J&K Hydroelectric Projects

A Pakistani delegation arrived in Jammu and Kashmir to inspect hydroelectric projects under the Indus Water Treaty. This marks their first visit in over five years, aimed at resolving disputes over project designs. The delegation will assess the Kishenganga and Ratle projects amid ongoing arbitration discussions.

In an unprecedented move, a Pakistani delegation arrived in Jammu and Kashmir to inspect key hydroelectric power projects under the Indus Water Treaty, according to officials. This marks a significant step, as it's the first inspection visit by Pakistan in over five years under the Treaty's dispute settlement mechanism.

India and Pakistan signed the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in 1960, with the World Bank as a signatory, ensuring cooperation on cross-border rivers. The latest visit focuses on the Kishenganga and Ratle projects amid complex legal discussions and arbitral proceedings.

Previous inspections were done in January 2019 before diplomatic ties soured. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has appointed 25 liaison officers to facilitate the visit, emphasizing the critical nature of this bilateral engagement.

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