India rejects references to Jammu and Kashmir in a China-Pakistan joint statement, with the Ministry of External Affairs stating that it opposes and rejects any such claims. A spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, says India rejects Islamabad’s characterization of the territory, describing the position as “illegal” and tied to “forcible occupation” of India’s sovereign area. Separately, India also condemns any external involvement connected to Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that the region is an integral part of India. India further criticizes the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), arguing that the projects face opposition due to their linkage to matters India considers part of its sovereign territory. Overall, India’s responses stress that it does not recognize references to Jammu and Kashmir in statements or initiatives involving other countries and maintains its position against what it describes as foreign interference in its territorial integrity.