Question follow-through · 52069

India: Pakistan

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to encourage India to meet its obligations under the Indus Waters Treaty.

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
13 May 2025
Target answer date
15 May 2025
Answer
20 May 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 13 May 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to encourage India to meet its obligations under the Indus Waters Treaty.

  2. 15 May 2025

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 20 May 2025

    Answer published

    The UK is aware that the Government of India has placed the Indus Water Treaty into abeyance due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. It is critical for all countries and international partners to work together to ensure the long-term sustainab...

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