India Condemns Pakistan's Statements on Jammu and Kashmir, Criticizes EU Involvement India has strongly condemned Pakistan's recent statements regarding Jammu and Kashmir, labeling them as unacceptable and emphasizing that the region is an integral part of its territory. The Indian government's response came in reaction to a joint statement issued by Pakistan and the European Union, which referenced both the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the status of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. India's foreign ministry spokesperson, Randeep Jaiswal, stated that such remarks are irrelevant and that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter for India. He reiterated that no third party, including the EU, should interfere in India's internal affairs. The joint statement by Pakistan and the EU, released after a bilateral meeting in Islamabad, included references to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan had previously raised the Kashmir issue in international forums, often framing it as a matter of human rights and self-determination. India, however, has consistently rejected such claims, asserting that the region is an inseparable part of its territory. Jaiswal emphasized that India's position on the matter has remained unchanged, and any attempt to internationalize the issue is unwarranted. India's stance was further reinforced by its criticism of the EU's involvement in the matter. The Indian government has long opposed any external interference in its territorial disputes, and this incident is part of a broader pattern of diplomatic friction with Pakistan. Earlier this year, India had also rebuked Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue in a joint statement with China, accusing it of undermining India's sovereignty.#pakistan #india #jammu_and_kashmir #eu #randeep_jaiswal
