Clarifications Issued by the Court of Arbitration on Pakistan's Request in the Context of the Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In the context of the arbitration initiated by Pakistan against India under the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), Pakistan has taken note of the recent Decision of the Court of Arbitration which has offered helpful clarification on certain aspects of the Court's 'Award on Issues of General Interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty', published on 8 August 2025.
Pakistan has also taken note of the Procedural Order issued in parallel with the decision which affirms that the Court will continue to conduct these proceedings in a phased manner and would take into account the proceedings taking place before the Neutral Expert under Article IX and Annexure F of the IWT.
The Neutral Expert proceedings were initiated on India's request with their next phase scheduled to take place in Vienna from 17-21 November 2025. While India has decided to halt its participation, Pakistan continues to fully participate in the Neutral Expert proceedings in good faith. In this regard, the Neutral Expert has ruled that India's non-participation could not operate as a bar to the proceedings going forward.
Islamabad
November 12, 2025
333/2025
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