Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether China has increased its activities in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether these developments have security ramifications for India; and
(d) in what manner Government proposes to tackle this issue?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)

(a) to (d) Government is aware that China is executing infrastructure projects in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. Government has raised this issue with the Chinese side and has clearly conveyed India’s consistent position that Pakistan has been in illegal occupation of parts of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir since 1947. China regards Kashmir as a bilateral matter to be settled between India and Pakistan. Government has conveyed its concerns to China about their activities in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, and asked them to cease such activities. Government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s national interest and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it.

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Rajya Sabha

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

South Asia