BEIJING vs INDIA

BEIJING

(1 July, 2022)

 

China criticized India's proposal to convene the G-20 summit in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ) and urged the group's members to concentrate on the global economy's recovery rather than politicking the pertinent issue on Thursday.

The Kashmir conflict between Pakistan and India should be appropriately settled in accordance with the pertinent United Nations resolutions and bilateral agreements, according to Zhao Lijian, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in his weekly briefing.

"China is having clear and consistent attitude on Kashmir. In response to a query, Zhao stated that the problem is one that India and Pakistan have had for a long time. "Related parties should need to refrain from unilaterally exacerbating the issue," he continued.

According to the Indian media, New Delhi had already instructed the local authorities to make the appropriate plans as it planned to host the G-20 sessions in IIOJK in 2023.

Read Rejecting Delhi's proposal to convene the G-20 meeting in IIOJK

Pakistan reiterated that the territory was under forcible and illegal occupation by New Delhi as it rejected India's unilateral effort to host the G-20 summit in IIOJK. Zhao emphasized the importance of resolving the conflicts through discussion and consultation.

He said that the G-20 was the best forum for promoting global economic cooperation. In order to contribute favorably to enhancing the global economic governance, he urged the pertinent parties to concentrate on economic recovery and refrain from politicking the matter.

As it planned to host the G-20 meetings in IIOJK in 2023, New Delhi reportedly already gave the local authorities the go-ahead to begin the necessary preparations.

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As it rejected India's unilateral attempt to host the G-20 meeting in IIOJK, Pakistan underlined that the region was under forced and unlawful occupation by New Delhi. Zhao emphasized the significance of settling the disputes through dialogue and advice.

The G-20, according to him, is the ideal venue for advancing international economic cooperation. He urged the relevant parties to focus on economic recovery and avoid politicking the issue in order to positively contribute to improving global economic governance.