‘Has no legal basis’: India rejects Pakistan-China ‘boundary commission’
India’s Ministry of External Affairs rejected the Pakistan‑China Boundary Joint Commission, calling it legally baseless for deciding on territories India says are under illegal occupation. The statement, made by spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, reaffirmed India’s opposition to any attempts to alter the status of disputed areas.
- ✓India’s Ministry of External Affairs rejected the Pakistan‑China Boundary Joint Commission, calling it legally baseless for deciding on territories India says are under illegal occupation.
- ✓The rejection followed the commission’s inaugural meeting in Islamabad, where officials from Pakistan and China convened to discuss boundary issues.
- ✓The ministry’s statement did not cite any numerical data but referenced the historical handover and the ongoing dispute over the region.
New Delhi on Wednesday dismissed the newly formed Pakistan‑China Boundary Joint Commission, describing it as a “so‑called” body with no legal authority to adjudicate matters concerning Indian territory. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that the commission’s efforts to address borders involving India are unacceptable and infringe on India’s sovereignty.
The rejection followed the commission’s inaugural meeting in Islamabad, where officials from Pakistan and China convened to discuss boundary issues. Jaiswal reiterated India’s stance that the 1963 transfer of the Shaksgam Valley from Pakistan to China was illegal, and he reiterated opposition to the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as it traverses Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. The ministry’s statement did not cite any numerical data but referenced the historical handover and the ongoing dispute over the region.
India has consistently argued that the territories in question remain under illegal occupation and that any bilateral arrangement between Pakistan and China cannot legitimize such claims. The firm response underscores the broader geopolitical tension in South Asia, where India seeks to protect its territorial integrity while Pakistan and China pursue closer strategic cooperation.
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| Issuing Authority | The Indian Express National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 16 September 2026 |