Pakistan rejects India’s claims on Kashmir map after UN vote
At a glance
- Pakistan has rejected India's assertions regarding the map of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The dispute followed a UN vote on map projections, which India supported before issuing a clarification on its own borders.
- Pakistan's Foreign Office maintains that UN maps showing Kashmir as a disputed territory are the only valid representation.
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A diplomatic exchange began after the United Nations approved a resolution, supported by India, to adjust global map projections. India later issued a statement insisting that its own 'official map', which includes Jammu and Kashmir, must be used for its territory. Pakistan's Foreign Office responded by 'categorically' rejecting India's assertions, stating that the UN recognises Jammu and Kashmir as a disputed territory and its final status must be decided by a plebiscite.
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The dispute arose after a UN resolution, backed by India, aimed at adjusting map projections. India then clarified that its own 'official map', including Jammu and Kashmir, must be used for its territory, prompting Pakistan's response.
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The diplomatic exchange followed a United Nations vote on Friday to support a resolution, spearheaded by several African countries, aimed at a more accurate cartographic representation of continental landmasses. India was among the 164 countries that voted in favour of the resolution.
However, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs issued a subsequent statement clarifying that the resolution did not endorse any specific map and that its territory, “including Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh”, must be depicted in accordance with its “official map”.
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