KARACHI: The International Court of Arbitration at The Hague on Monday upheld India’s right to divert water from the Kishanganga hydroelectric project (KHEP) in Kashmir, Dispatch News Desk (DND) reported on Tuesday.
In November 2009, Pakistan had proposed the establishment of a Court of Arbitration and the appointment of a neutral expert to resolve the Kishanganga dam dispute.
Pakistan has been objecting to the construction of the hydroelectric project on the Kishanganga river in Kashmir, which is called Neelum upon entering Pakistan.
India welcomed the recent development, asserting that it reaffirmed New Delhi’s position that the project adhered to the Indus Waters Treaty.
“The award of the Court of Arbitration at the Hague today reaffirms the validity of India’s position regarding the KHEP by allowing diversion of water from the KHEP as envisaged by India,” said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin.
“It highlights once again that India is adhering to all the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty,” he added.
DND
