India's Potential Role
India has suspended meetings of the Indus Commission, demanding a renegotiation of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty.
Disputes over the Kishenganga and Ratle projects have intensified, with Pakistan rejecting a neutral expert's findings and India boycotting the arbitration process.
Notable past disputes include the Baglihar Dam project in 2007 and the Neelum project in 2013.
Aggressive rhetoric from both countries is undermining the treaty's historically neutral stance.
Political and trade relations are stagnant, with ceasefire agreements at risk due to rising violence.
Pakistan's invitation to the SCO meeting may offer an opportunity for renewed talks, especially on climate change and renewable energy.
The IWT's future is uncertain, with increasing tensions threatening decades of cooperation.
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