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India firmly rejected Pakistan’s repeated references to Jammu and Kashmir at the UN, reaffirming that J&K is an integral part of India and condemning Pakistan’s diversionary tactics.
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish (Video screengrab/ANI)
India has strongly rejected Pakistan’s repeated references to Jammu and Kashmir and has termed those “unwarranted”. Further, India also reaffirmed that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was, is, and will always be an integral part of India.
The remarks, by India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, came while he was speaking at a UN debate on peacekeeping reforms.
Harish condemned Pakistan for attempting to “divert attention” from the core discussions on peacekeeping.
He stated, “India is compelled to note that the delegate of Pakistan has yet again resorted to unwarranted remarks on the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Such repeated references neither validate their illegal claims nor justify their state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.”
“Jammu and Kashmir was, is, and will always be an integral part of India,” he noted.
Harish further emphasised that Pakistan itself is illegally occupying part of Jammu and Kashmir and must vacate the territory.
“Pakistan continues to illegally occupy the territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which it must vacate,” he said, making it clear that India would not allow its sovereignty to be questioned at global forums.
Rejecting Pakistan’s attempts to use the platform for its “parochial and divisive agenda,” Harish added, “We would advise Pakistan not to try to divert attention of this forum.”
India, he noted, would not engage in a detailed response but made its position clear.
“India will refrain from exercising a more elaborate Right of Reply,” he concluded.
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He highlighted:
➡️ UN peacekeeping must adapt to modern threats: non-state actors, technology, misinformation.
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— India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) March 24, 2025
At the session, Harish also highlighted the role of troop- and police-contributing countries in shaping mandates and called for “adequate funding” to match operational requirements.