Joint Press Statement on India - Pakistan discussions on Wullar Barrage/Tulbul Navigation Project 30/07/2004
The delegations of Pakistan and India met in Islamabad on 29-30 July 2004 for discussions on the Wullar Barrage/Tulbul Navigation Project as part of the Composite Dialogue. The Pakistan delegation was led by Mr. Ashfaq Mahmood, Secretary to the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Water & Power and the Indian delegation was led by Mr. V.K. Duggal, Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Water Resources. Mr. V.K. Duggal and the members of the Indian delegation called on Mr. Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao, Minister for Water & Power. The talks were held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. It was agreed that the discussions would continue at the next round of the dialogue process with a view to finding a solution to the issue consistent with the provisions of the Treaty. Islamabad 30 July 2004