A delegation of Pakistani officials arrived in India via the Wagah border crossing on Monday for a meeting of the permanent Indus Commission, the first such talks in over two-and-a-half years.
The talks are being held against the backdrop of a thaw in bilateral relations, which had taken a hit after the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing and a subsequent military standoff.
Recent comments by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Bajwa about improving ties with India have also helped clear the environment, though India has said the onus is on #Pakistan for creating an atmosphere conducive to a meaningful dialogue.
The Pakistani side is expected to raise objections to the design of India’s Pakal Dul and Lower Kalnai hydroelectric plants. It is also expected to seek information on new projects planned by India on western rivers, and flood data arrangements for the flood season.
