Weeks before expiry of Ganga Water Treaty, MEA says ‘structured mechanism’ remains in place for pact

AI Summary

India’s Ministry of External Affairs says a structured mechanism remains in place for the Ganga Water Treaty as its expiry approaches. The ministry says there is no update on renewal and reiterates that Bangladesh’s Prime Minister has been invited to New Delhi.

MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterates that India has invited the Bangladesh Prime Minister to visit New Delhi but that there is neither any ‘update’ on the treaty’s renewal nor on the dates for the trip