With reference to the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, consider the following statements: 1. The treaty involves water sharing between India and China. 2. The treaty is set to expire in December 2026. 3. Dinesh Trivedi is the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On 13 September 2026, Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met with high-level

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India & neighbourhood· Prelims· 14 September 2026

Transboundary water management and bilateral diplomacy: a key GS2 International Relations topic.

Why in news

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met with Bangladeshi officials to discuss normalizing ties and the upcoming expiration of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty in December 2026.

Background

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met with Bangladeshi Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman and Minister of Water Resources Mr. Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee. The meeting focused on the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, which is set to expire in December 2026.

Facts for Prelims

PostDinesh Trivedi: Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh
FactGanges Water Sharing Treaty: Set to expire in December 2026
PlaceGanges River: Shared water resource between India and Bangladesh

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, consider the following statements:

The treaty involves water sharing between India and China.
The treaty is set to expire in December 2026.
Dinesh Trivedi is the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The treaty is between India and Bangladesh.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of transboundary water-sharing agreements in fostering regional stability and bilateral cooperation between India and Bangladesh.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Hydropolitical friction: Balancing domestic water security with regional treaty obligations
Diplomatic recalibration: Addressing recent diplomatic hiccups to ensure continuity of people-to-people relations

Keywords: transboundary water management · bilateral diplomacy · regional cooperation · hydro-politics

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