Wullar solution not in sight

Secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources V K Duggal, who headed the 10-member Indian delegation, said that the discussions were held in a 8216;8216;very friendly and very understanding environment.8217;8217; 8216;8216;The observations made at the meeting were discussed with an open mind. Although it is not possible to reach conclusions on technical observations immediately, we agreed to continue discussions to find a solution to the problem, whilst adhering to the treaty,8217;8217; Duggal said.

Leader of the Pakistani delegation Ashfaq Mehmood described the talks as successful. Duggal said India did not want was not to store the waters of Jhelum river for itself as the rights to the river were granted to Pakistan under the 1960 treaty. He said the Indian delegation would 8216;8216;be disappointed8217;8217; if no agreement was made by the next round of talks.