India rejects ‘unwarranted’ references to J&K in China-Pak joint statement
India has rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement issued by China and Pakistan. The external affairs ministry emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, are integral parts of India. India also opposed any attempts by other countries to legitimize Pakistan's claims over these territories.
- ▪India rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a China-Pakistan joint statement.
- ▪The external affairs ministry stated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India.
- ▪India opposes any moves to legitimize Pakistan's occupation of these territories.
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India rejects ‘unwarranted’ references to J&K in China-Pak joint statementThe Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal saidPublished on: May 27, 2026 6:08 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link New Delhi: India on Tuesday rejected “unwarranted references” to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in a Pakistan-China joint statement, saying the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh will always be “integral and inalienable parts” of the country.A view of the Lal Chowk amid rainfall, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
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