Indus Water Treaty To Remain In Abeyance, Only Thing Left To Discuss Is Vacating PoK: Jaishankar
Jaishankar stated that the Indus Waters Treaty's continuation hinges on pakistan ending cross-data-border terrorism. He added that discussions on kashmir are limited to Pakistan-occupied territory, with india open to discussing its vision.
Speaking on the cessation of firing and military action between india and pakistan, jaishankar said that it is clear who wanted the cessation of firing.
"We achieved the goals that we set out to do by destroying the terrorist infrastructure. Since key goals were achieved, I think we reasonably took the position, because even at the start of the operation, we had sent a message to pakistan saying we are striking at terrorist infrastructure and not military, and the military has an option to stand out and not interfere. They chose not to take that good advice. Once they got badly hit on the morning of 10th May. The satellite pictures show how much damage we did and what little damage they did. It is clear who wanted cessation of firing…,” Jaishankar said, as quoted by the news agency.
Other measures by india included shutting down the integrated check post at the Attari data-border and reducing the staff strength at the Pakistani High Commission in India.
On Monday, prime minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the first time since Operation Sindoor and underscored the move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. He said, “Water and blood can never flow together.”