During his Friday speech, Modi also hinted India would continue its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. The treaty, which India suspended after the April massacre, allows sharing of the Indus River that runs about 2,897 kilometers (1,800 miles) through South Asia and is a lifeline for both countries.

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The Asian giants are cautiously strengthening ties against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy, staging a series of high-level bilateral visits.

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