Territorial Disputes
What is India's position on Jammu and Kashmir's status in response to Pakistan's claims at the UN Security Council?
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Harish, emphatically reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is and will remain an integral part of India. During the UNSC debate, he warned Pakistan against spreading misinformation on Kashmir while highlighting the democratic choices made by the people of the Union territory in recent Legislative assembly elections. India's response came after Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister raised the Kashmir issue at the UNSC, advocating for Kashmiris' right to self-determination. India further condemned Pakistan as the global epicenter of terrorism, pointing out its continued support of cross-border terrorism and its harboring of numerous UN-listed terrorist entities that destabilize the region.
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What are the challenges facing Ukraine in maintaining its territorial integrity?
Ukraine faces significant challenges to its territorial integrity amid resource scarcity, with reduced financial and military support compared to the Biden administration era. This limitation impedes Ukraine's ability to regain territory lost since Russia's February 2022 invasion. The political situation is particularly complex, as any deal that compromises Ukraine's constitutionally defined borders would create domestic turmoil. President Zelensky's administration would face severe political consequences, as Ukrainians strongly oppose any outcome that doesn't restore pre-invasion borders, viewing such compromises as an unacceptable national loss.
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When was the last time Kashmir was officially raised at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and what happened?
Kashmir was last officially raised at the UNSC in 2019, coinciding with India's removal of the special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. During that time, China attempted to bring up the issue at Pakistan's request, but India's diplomatic efforts prevented it from being officially discussed at the council. This represents the most recent formal attempt to place Kashmir on the UNSC agenda, with no successful official discussions on the matter occurring since then despite Pakistan's continued interest in internationalizing the issue.
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What is India's official stance on the status of Jammu and Kashmir?
According to India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Harish, Jammu and Kashmir is and will remain an integral part of India. During the UN Security Council debate, Harish emphasized the democratic choice made by the people of the Union territory in recent Legislative assembly elections, reaffirming India's sovereignty over the region. Harish's statement came in response to Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister raising the Kashmir issue at the UNSC and extending support to Kashmiris' right to self-determination. India warned Pakistan against spreading misinformation and disinformation regarding Kashmir, highlighting the legitimacy of India's position through democratic processes.
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What is the status of Jammu and Kashmir according to India's representative at the UN Security Council?
According to Ambassador P. Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jammu and Kashmir is and will remain an integral part of India. In his address to the UN Security Council, Harish reaffirmed this position with conviction and clarity. Harish emphasized the democratic foundation of this stance by highlighting the choices made by the people of the Union Territory in the Legislative assembly elections. This democratic mandate serves as a cornerstone of India's position on Kashmir in international forums, presenting it as not merely a territorial claim but as the expressed will of the region's population.
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How did the UK respond to Rwanda's military involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
The UK summoned Rwanda's envoy to condemn advances made by the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This diplomatic action followed M23 fighters and Rwandan troops seizing the city of Bukavu on Sunday. The UK's foreign ministry declared these advances an unacceptable violation of DRC's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They explicitly called for Rwanda to immediately withdraw all forces from Congolese territory, taking a firm stance against this military intervention and breach of international norms.
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