The long-standing Sir Creek dispute between India and Pakistan has once again come into focus following recent statements from officials of both countries.
According to reports, tensions escalated after remarks linked to the Sir Creek region prompted a response from Pakistan’s military media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations. Meanwhile, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged that Pakistan is developing infrastructure near the disputed area.
The Sir Creek dispute revolves around a 96-kilometre-long tidal estuary located between Pakistan’s Sindh province and India’s Gujarat state. The core issue lies in how the maritime boundary is defined between the two countries.
India maintains that the border should be drawn along the mid-channel of the creek, while Pakistan argues that it should be aligned along the eastern bank, based on historical agreements dating back to 1914 during British rule.
This disagreement has significant implications, as the demarcation affects the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of both countries. A favorable boundary could grant access to valuable oil, gas reserves and marine resources in the Arabian Sea.
Although often overshadowed by larger disputes like Kashmir, Sir Creek remains strategically important due to its economic and geopolitical value.
The issue has persisted for decades with multiple rounds of negotiations failing to produce a final resolution. Experts believe that resolving the dispute could improve regional stability and bilateral relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
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