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Pak-India dialogue on Wullar Barrage concludes

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ISLAMABAD, August 31 (Online): Two-day long dialogue between Pakistan-India on Wullar Barrage concluded in New Delhi on Friday. The Indian delegation was led by Mrs. Gauri Chatterji, Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India and the Pakistan delegation was led by Muhammad Ismail Qureshi, Secretary, Ministry of Water and power, Government of Pakistan. During the dialogue the Secretaries of both countries have agreed to hold discussions including at technical-level on mutually acceptable dates. Both sides looked forward to the next round of talks under the composite dialogue with a view to resolving the issue at an early date. Earlier, the talks were held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere. The two sides further discussed their respective positions on the project and had a better appreciating of each other’s views. They reaffirmed their commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. The two sides emphasized the need for an early and amicable resolution of the issue in accordance with the provisions of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 for the socio-economic development of the propels of the two countries. The Pakistan delegation also called on Professor Saifuddin Soz, Minister for Water Resources, Government of India.

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