India rejects Chinese FM Wang Yi's remarks on disputed Kashmir during the OIC summit in Pakistan where members of the Islamic bloc pledged to protect Muslims' interests and support 'just' causes of Palestine and Kashmir
Two-day conclave of the Islamic bloc ends in Pakistan with a pledge to"protect" common interests of the Muslim world and support"just" causes of Palestine and Kashmir.India has rejected Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks over Kashmir at a summit of the Islamic bloc, saying Beijing has "no locus standi [a right to be heard] to comment" on the disputed Himalayan territory.
"On Kashmir, we have heard again today the calls of many of our Islamic friends. And China shares the same hope," Wang said. New Delhi reacted angrily on Wednesday, saying, "Matters related to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are entirely the internal affairs of India. Other countries including China have no locus standi to comment. They should note that India refrains from the public judgment of their internal issues."
Kashmir is divided between Pakistan and India. Both nuclear archrivals claim it in its entirety. China also controls a portion of the region called Aksai Chin which New Delhi claims to be a part of the India-controlled Ladakh province.