Pakistan-India Secretary level talks planned in Washington
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Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif has reiterated that Indus Waters Treaty is one of world agreements, which provides amicable solution of serious water issues between Pakistan and India.
He said this while addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday.
Khawaj Asif said Secretary level talks on Ratle hyderoelectric plant will begin on 12th of next month in Washington between the two countries
He expressed the hope that things will move in the positive direction as a result of meeting between Permanent Indus Commissioners of Pakistan and India.
He said outstanding problems relating to Indus Basin will be discussed during the two day meeting.
Khawaja Asif said the meeting will discuss the design aspects of Pakal Dul, Lower Kalnai and Miyar hydroelectric plants, flood data supply by India.
He said dialogue relating to Indus Waters Treaty was suspended in 2015 and now taking place almost after two years break.
He said Pakistan has welcomed the readiness of India for talks at Indus Water Commissioners level.
To a question, he said Pakistan is pressing for implementation of arbitration court's decision on Kishanganga.
