‘We categorically reject’: India on ‘unwarranted’ references to Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan-EU statement
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- India has rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement by Pakistan and the European Union as unwarranted.
- The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that the EU should refrain from commenting on India's internal affairs.
- Pakistan and the EU held discussions where briefings on Jammu and Kashmir were provided, prompting India's strong response.
India has strongly refuted what it calls "unwarranted" references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement issued after a dialogue between Pakistan and the European Union. The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi issued a sharp response, asserting that the EU should not comment on India's internal matters.
The controversy arose from a joint communique following the Pakistan-EU dialogue, which mentioned that briefings were held concerning Jammu and Kashmir. This statement has been met with categorical rejection from India, which views any external commentary on the region as interference.
We categorically reject
India's stance is that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country, and external parties should not engage in discussions or make statements that question its status or internal administration. The Ministry's response underscores India's firm position on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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