Jaishankar Reaffirms India's Claim Over Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Speaking in London, India's External Affairs Minister emphasized that resolving the Kashmir issue hinges on the return of territories under Pakistan's control.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that resolving the Kashmir issue requires the return of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) to India.
Jaishankar highlighted India's steps in Jammu and Kashmir, including the abrogation of Article 370, economic development, and successful elections with high voter turnout.
He referred to PoK as a 'stolen part of Kashmir' and reiterated that it is under illegal occupation by Pakistan.
India has consistently maintained that Jammu and Kashmir, including PoK, is an integral part of the country, aligning with a parliamentary resolution on the matter.
Pakistan rejected Jaishankar's remarks, asserting that the region's status must be determined through a UN-backed plebiscite, as per Security Council resolutions.