Joint Press Statement, India-Pakistan talks on Wullar barrage/Tulbul Navigation Project
Date: June 29, 2005
Place: New Delhi, India

June 29, 2005

As part of the Composite Dialogue between India and Pakistan, the delegations of the two countries met in New Delhi on 28-29 June 2005 for discussion on the Wullar barrage/Tulbul Navigation Project. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. J. Hari Narayan, Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India and the Pakistan delegation was led by Mr. Ashfaq Mahmood, Secretary, Ministry of Water and Power, Government of Pakistan.

2. The talks were held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere. The two sides exchanged views on the project and reaffirmed their commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960.

3. The two sides agreed to continue the discussion at the next round of the Dialogue Process with a view to resolving the issue in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty.

New Delhi
29 June 2005