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MEA rejects Pakistan-backed Indus Waters arbitration ruling
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Summary: India’s MEA says it never recognized the Indus Waters Treaty arbitration court and deems its awards null and void.
WHO: India’s External Affairs Ministry (MEA)
WHAT: MEA rejected the Court of Arbitration ruling under the Indus Waters Treaty and said any proceedings or awards are null and void.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 10:53 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: MEA said India never recognized the court’s establishment, making its proceedings and awards null and void.
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