THE HAGUE, August 20, 2012

On Monday, August 20, 2012, the Court of Arbitration commenced the hearing on the merits in the matter of the Indus Waters Kishenganga Arbitration between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India at the Peace Palace in The Hague. The hearing is scheduled to continue for two weeks, ending on August 31, 2012.

History of the Proceedings

On May 17, 2010, Pakistan instituted arbitral proceedings against India under Article IX and Annexure G of the Indus Waters Treaty, an international agreement signed by India and Pakistan in 1960 which allocates the use of the Indus river system between the two countries. Pakistan and India disagree on the interpretation and implementation of the Treaty in relation to the construction and operation of the Kishenganga Hydro-Electric Project.