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India rejects China-Pakistan boundary commission, citing lack of legal basis
New Delhi has firmly dismissed a proposed joint boundary commission between Pakistan and China, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remain integral parts of Indian territory. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that Pakistan lacks any authority to enter into agreements concerning these regions.
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India's Ministry of External Affairs has categorically rejected the establishment of a boundary joint commission between Pakistan and China, declaring the initiative to lack any legal standing with respect to Indian territories.
The rejection comes amid New Delhi's consistent assertion that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India. Officials emphasized that Pakistan possesses no legal authority or standing to negotiate agreements, bilateral arrangements, or joint commissions regarding these regions.
The statement reinforces India's long-standing position on the disputed territories and underscores New Delhi's objection to third-party involvement in matters it considers purely domestic. The move represents India's firm diplomatic response to any attempt to legitimize Pakistani claims over territories that India administers.
India has repeatedly contested Pakistan's territorial claims and expressed concern over international arrangements that could be perceived as recognizing or validating Pakistani positions on Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. The latest rejection is consistent with New Delhi's broader strategy of opposing any multilateral framework that might undermine its sovereignty claims in the region.