On 23 April 2025, the Indian Government announced the suspension of which treaty/agreement with Pakistan citing national security concerns?
On April 23, 2025, the Indian Government announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. This unprecedented decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following a major terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. The attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, was linked to the Pakistan-based group 'The Resistance Front' (TRF).
Key Reasons and Context:
National Security: India cited persistent cross-border terrorism as a direct violation of the spirit of cooperation required to maintain the treaty. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that "blood and water cannot flow together."
Status of the Treaty: The treaty was placed in abeyance (temporary suspension) rather than being formally abrogated. India notified Pakistan that it would no longer share hydrological data or participate in the Permanent Indus Commission meetings until support for terrorism is credibly stopped.
Significance: This marks the first time since the treaty was signed in 1960 (brokered by the World Bank) that it has been suspended. The IWT is historically significant for having survived three major wars and numerous military standoffs between the two nations.
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