Political stability in Bangladesh essential for progress on Teesta deal: Indian minister
Communities are forced to look for alternate water sources as the flow of the Teesta River has significantly decreased during dry seasons. Photo: Minhaj Uddin
Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil emphasised yesterday (26 June) that political stability in Bangladesh is essential for moving forward with the long-pending Teesta water-sharing agreement.
His remarks come amid renewed concerns over the impasse surrounding the deal, which has remained unresolved between the two countries for over a decade, reports The Press Trust of India.
Although a general framework for the agreement was reached during former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Bangladesh, its finalisation was blocked due to opposition from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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