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India Rejects OIC's J&K Remarks, Urges Pakistan to Address Terrorism
- •India dismissed the OIC's comments on Jammu & Kashmir as "unwarranted and factually incorrect," stating the organization has "no locus standi" on India's internal matters.
- •The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India, unaffected by "politically motivated propaganda."
- •India criticized the OIC for endorsing "motivated narratives," questioning its credibility and suggesting it counsel Pakistan on its "well-documented record of supporting and sponsoring terrorism."
- •The MEA advised the OIC to urge Pakistan to address the ongoing threat of terrorism emanating from its controlled territories.
- •The statement followed an OIC Contact Group meeting on J&K during the UN General Assembly and Turkish President Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir.
Key Questions Answered
India strongly rejected the OIC's unwarranted and factually incorrect references to Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the organization has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that the entire Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India.
The MEA stated that instead of offering a platform for Pakistan to peddle fabricated propaganda, the OIC would be better advised to counsel Pakistan to look inwards and address the continuing threat of terrorism emanating from territories under its control. The ministry highlighted Pakistan's well-documented record of supporting and sponsoring terrorism.
The OIC Contact Group on Jammu & Kashmir met on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, with foreign ministers and senior officials from Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Niger in attendance. Additionally, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan referred to the Kashmir issue during his UN General Assembly address, calling for a peaceful resolution through dialogue within the UN framework.
