Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that as per reports coming from various levels China is continuously increasing its activities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and has deployed large number of forces in this area;
(b) if so, the details of actions taken by India;
(c) the Government’s point of view on this step of China; and
(d) the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) to (d) Government is aware that China is executing infrastructure projects in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. Government has raised this issue with the Chinese side and has clearly conveyed India’s consistent position that Pakistan has been in illegal occupation of parts of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir since 1947. China regards Kashmir as a bilateral matter to be settled between India and Pakistan. Government has conveyed its concerns to China about their activities in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, and asked them to cease such activities. Government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s security and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it.

http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=220117952.

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

South Asia