India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission ‘which is without any legal basis’
On September 16, 2026, India’s Ministry of External Affairs rejected the Pakistan‑China Boundary Joint Commission, calling it legally baseless. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remain integral parts of India and denounced any attempts to alter their status.
- ✓On September 16, 2026, India’s Ministry of External Affairs rejected the Pakistan‑China Boundary Joint Commission, calling it legally baseless.
- ✓Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remain integral parts of India and denounced any attempts to alter their status.
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India’s foreign ministry publicly dismissed the newly formed Pakistan‑China Boundary Joint Commission, stating that the body has no legal authority to decide on matters concerning Indian territory. The rejection was voiced by External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on September 16, 2026, following the commission’s inaugural meeting in Islamabad.
Jaiswal highlighted that the commission’s formation follows Pakistan’s 1963 handover of the Shaksgam Valley to China, a move India has consistently labeled illegal. He also reiterated opposition to the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor, which traverses Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, and affirmed that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh "have been, are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India."
The statement reflects India’s longstanding stance that the 1963 China‑Pakistan boundary agreement lacks legitimacy and that any bilateral boundary cooperation between China and Pakistan concerning Indian lands is unacceptable. New Delhi urged Pakistan to withdraw from areas it deems under illegal occupation, emphasizing the implications for India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 16 September 2026 |