Indus Water Treaty cannot be suspended unilaterally: World Bank

F.P. Report

World Bank President Ajay Banga has categorically stated that there is no clause in the Indus Water Treaty to hold the agreement in abeyance or suspend it unilaterally.

In an interview with CNBC, he, however, said that the treaty may be suspended or amended as per the consent of the parties concerned. Ajay Banga said the World Bank is the broker of Indus Water Treaty.

Meanwhile, the defence experts say the recent interview of the President of the World Bank is a proof that India cannot hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance unilaterally. They said the unilateral suspension of the treaty is a grave violation of international laws.

They further said that clear stance of the World Bank about Indus Water Treaty has exposed India’s nefarious designs.

It is noteworthy that India had announced to hold Indus Water Treaty in abeyance unilaterally following Pahalgam False Flag Operation.