G-20 Summit in Kashmir: China furious over holding of G-20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir, said – do not complicate the matter
China on Thursday protested over reports of India’s plans to hold next year’s meeting of G20 leaders in Jammu and Kashmir and echoed the voice of its close ally Pakistan, asking the parties concerned to politicize the issue. should avoid. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, while answering a question at a media briefing here on Thursday, said that we have taken cognizance of the relevant information.
China said – proper solution should be found
Zhao Lijian said that China’s position on Kashmir is consistent and very clear. This is an ongoing issue between India and Pakistan. It should be appropriately resolved in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and bilateral agreements.
Disputes must be resolved through dialogue
Zhao said the parties concerned should avoid complicating the situation with unilateral steps. We have to resolve disputes through dialogue and dialogue and together we have to maintain peace and stability.
He said that the G20 is the main forum for international economic cooperation. We call on parties concerned to focus on the economic recovery and refrain from politicizing this relevant issue and make a positive contribution to improving global economic governance.
Silence on the question of attending the meeting
In response to the question whether China would participate in the meeting as a member of the G-20 group, Zhao said that we will consider whether we will attend the meeting or not.
No change in stance on Kashmir
Zhao said that this does not mean that our stand on Kashmir has changed. Pakistan on June 25 said that it rejects India’s attempt to meet the G20 countries in Kashmir and expects the group’s member states to adopt the resolution taking full cognizance of the essential elements of law and justice. will oppose clearly.
High level committee formed by Jammu and Kashmir administration
Jammu and Kashmir will host the G20 meetings in 2023. The world’s largest economies are included in this influential group. On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir administration had constituted a five-member high-level committee for overall coordination. This will be the first major international meeting proposed here after the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was withdrawn.
Furious pakistan
Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmed said in a statement that Islamabad has taken note of reports in Indian media indicating that India may consider holding some G20 meetings in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that Pakistan completely rejects any such attempt by India.
Roundabout reply on the economic corridor
When asked about China’s construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in the disputed region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and India’s objection to it, he said the two matters are of a completely different nature. China has undertaken projects to develop Pakistan’s economy and improve the livelihood of its people. He said that some projects are in that part of Kashmir which is under the control of Pakistan. The concerned Chinese companies running the projects do this with the aim of helping the local people to develop their economy and improve their livelihood.
