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India Rejects Hague Court, Aims to Reshape Treaty

6/28/2025

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India has firmly dismissed the legitimacy of a Hague arbitration court established under the Indus Waters Treaty, labeling it illegal. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned Pakistan's involvement, stating that India is not obligated by the treaty while it remains suspended due to Pakistan's backing of terrorism. After more than six decades, India aims to reshape the treaty.

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India has firmly dismissed the legitimacy of a Hague arbitration court established under the Indus Waters Treaty, labeling it illegal. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned Pakistan's involvement, stating that India is not obligated by the treaty while it remains suspended due to Pakistan's backing of terrorism. After more than six decades, India aims to reshape the treaty.