India Signals No Change on Teesta, Says Water Talks Will Follow Existing Channels
What Happened
MEA said that discussions with Bangladesh on the Teesta River and other shared water issues will continue through the Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) and existing bilateral dialogue mechanisms. New Delhi also stated that its position on the proposed Teesta River project has already been conveyed to Dhaka.
Key Takeaways
India is emphasizing established diplomatic channels rather than opening a new framework for negotiations. The statement comes amid renewed focus on the long-pending Teesta water-sharing issue and Bangladesh's interest in advancing a China-backed Teesta management project.