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India has strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh made in a recent joint statement issued by China and Pakistan, calling the remarks “unwarranted” and reaffirming that both Union Territories are integral parts of the country. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that India’s position on the matter remains clear, consistent, and non-negotiable.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi opposes any attempts by other countries to comment on issues related to India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh “have been, are, and will always remain” inseparable parts of India.

India also strongly criticized references made to projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, commonly known as CPEC. New Delhi reiterated that several projects under the corridor are located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which India considers part of its sovereign territory. Officials stated that any attempt to legitimize activities in those regions is unacceptable.

Randhir Jaiswal said India has repeatedly conveyed its objections to both Pakistan and China regarding infrastructure and economic projects being carried out in territories claimed by India. He added that New Delhi rejects what it described as Pakistan’s “illegal and forcible occupation” of Indian land.

The Indian government also dismissed references made in the joint statement regarding so-called “trans-boundary water resources cooperation” between China and Pakistan. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India does not recognize any such framework because China and Pakistan do not share a direct legal boundary recognized by New Delhi.

The diplomatic response came after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China, during which both countries issued a joint statement discussing developments related to Jammu and Kashmir. China reportedly referred to the Kashmir issue as a “historical dispute” and called for a peaceful resolution in line with United Nations resolutions and bilateral agreements.

India has consistently maintained that Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter and opposes third-party involvement in the issue. Officials also reiterated that India does not recognize the 1963 border agreement signed between Pakistan and China involving territories claimed by India.

The latest exchange highlights continuing tensions in the region amid broader geopolitical competition involving border disputes, regional connectivity projects, and strategic partnerships between Asian powers. Analysts believe the issue is likely to remain a key diplomatic flashpoint between New Delhi, Islamabad, and Beijing.

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