World Bank moots neutral experts for Baglihar issue

New Delhi, April 29. The World Bank has written to India recommending the appointment of a neutral expert to arbitrate in the Baglihar Dam dispute between India and Pakistan in terms of the Indus Water Treaty of September 1960. "We have received a reply from the World Bank recommending appointment of a neutral expert. They have also proposed a panel of three names," an External Affairs Ministry spokesman said in response to questions from the media. Pakistan has sought the World Bank's The World Bank has written to India recommending the appointment of a neutral expert to arbitrate in the Baglihar Dam dispute between India and Pakistan in terms of the Indus Water Treaty of September 1960.

"We have received a reply from the World Bank recommending appointment of a neutral expert. They have also proposed a panel of three names," an External Affairs Ministry spokesman said in response to questions from the media.

Pakistan has sought the World Bank's arbitration in the matter, accusing India of violating the treaty. India recently again appealed to Pakistan to settle the matter bilaterally.