The Ministry of External Affairs has strongly rejected the references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued after the 8th round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, and termed them “unwarranted”. Responding to media queries on Tuesday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India “categorically rejects” any mention of Jammu and Kashmir in the joint press communiqué.&nbsp;&nbsp;He reiterated that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-picks-loyalist-bill-pulte-as-acting-director-of-national-intelligence-to-replace-tulsi-gabbard-1780410910956">Trump picks loyalist Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard</a>&nbsp;“Regarding the reference to Jammu and Kashmir, we would like to state that we categorically reject such unwarranted references in the Joint Press Communiqué on matters internal to India,” Jaiswal said.&nbsp;Jaiswal also said that entities with “no locus standi” on the issue should refrain from commenting on it.&nbsp;“The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India. Those who have no locus standi in such matters should refrain from making any comments on them,” he added.&nbsp;The remarks came after the EU-Pakistan joint statement made references to Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;The response came a day after a joint communique released after Pakistan and European Union dialogue said briefings were held related to Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/govt-cracks-whip-shunts-cbse-chairman-secretary-over-evaluation-fiasco-orders-probe-1780405678066">Govt cracks whip, shunts CBSE chairman, secretary after evaluation fiasco; orders probe into vendor selection</a>&nbsp;The communique released on Monday said Pakistan had briefed the EU delegation on Jammu and Kashmir, while the European side shared updates regarding the conflict in Ukraine.“The Pakistani side briefed on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. The EU side briefed on Russia’s war against Ukraine,” the communiqué read.&nbsp;Last month, India had dismissed references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement issued by Pakistan and China.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/1-5mn-hits-in-2-minutes-1-lakh-file-access-attempts-cbse-re-evaluation-portal-faces-barrage-of-cyberattacks-1780402353408">‘1.5mn hits in 2 minutes, 1 lakh file access attempts’: CBSE re-evaluation portal faces massive cyberattack</a>&nbsp;Replying to media questions about references to Jammu and Kashmir in the China-Pakistan joint statement, Jaiswal said India’s position has remained unchanged and is well known to both countries.“India categorically rejects unwarranted references to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the Joint Statement between China and Pakistan. India’s position is consistent and well-known to the concerned parties,” he said.&nbsp;Jaiswal also said that India opposes attempts by any country to support or legitimise Pakistan’s control over territories linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which India considers a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.&nbsp;“This has been clearly conveyed to Pakistani and Chinese authorities several times,” he added.

Strongly rejecting the references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued after the 8th round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India.

The Ministry of External Affairs has strongly rejected the references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued after the 8th round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, and termed them “unwarranted”. Responding to media queries on Tuesday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India “categorically rejects” any mention of Jammu and Kashmir in the joint press communiqué. He reiterated that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India. Also Read: Trump picks loyalist Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard “Regarding the reference to Jammu and Kashmir, we would like to state that we categorically reject such unwarranted references in the Joint Press Communiqué on matters internal to India,” Jaiswal said. Jaiswal also said that entities with “no locus standi” on the issue should refrain from commenting on it. “The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India. Those who have no locus standi in such matters should refrain from making any comments on them,” he added. The remarks came after the EU-Pakistan joint statement made references to Jammu and Kashmir. The response came a day after a joint communique released after Pakistan and European Union dialogue said briefings were held related to Jammu and Kashmir. Also Read: Govt cracks whip, shunts CBSE chairman, secretary after evaluation fiasco; orders probe into vendor selection The communique released on Monday said Pakistan had briefed the EU delegation on Jammu and Kashmir, while the European side shared updates regarding the conflict in Ukraine. “The Pakistani side briefed on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. The EU side briefed on Russia’s war against Ukraine,” the communiqué read. Last month, India had dismissed references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement issued by Pakistan and China. Also Read: ‘1.5mn hits in 2 minutes, 1 lakh file access attempts’: CBSE re-evaluation portal faces massive cyberattack Replying to media questions about references to Jammu and Kashmir in the China-Pakistan joint statement, Jaiswal said India’s position has remained unchanged and is well known to both countries. “India categorically rejects unwarranted references to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the Joint Statement between China and Pakistan. India’s position is consistent and well-known to the concerned parties,” he said. Jaiswal also said that India opposes attempts by any country to support or legitimise Pakistan’s control over territories linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which India considers a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. “This has been clearly conveyed to Pakistani and Chinese authorities several times,” he added.

Strongly rejecting the references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint press communique issued after the 8th round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India.

‘Unwarranted, categorically reject’: India on reference to Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan-EU statement

A Chinese firm operating in Pakistan’s Gwadar Port ecosystem under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has suspended its factory operations from May 1, citing 'systemic barriers' and persistent execution-level barriers. In a statement issued on X on Friday, the company said it was “forced to inform all our employees in Pakistan and China that, due to ongoing non-market factors and operational barriers, the company can no longer sustain normal operations and will be compelled to shut down the factory.”&nbsp;The firm said the decision followed months of operational strain despite full compliance with regulatory requirements.<h3>Compliance claims and blocked exports</h3>&nbsp;The company stated that its facility had ‘successfully met the inspection and quarantine standards of China Customs’ and complied with international HACCP food safety requirements. However, it alleged that despite meeting all export benchmarks, “the project has not received the necessary approvals in practice, and exports have remained blocked.”&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/patriot-apkws-precision-rockets-ibcs-network-inside-8-6-billion-us-arms-sales-to-israel-qatar-kuwait-uae-1777709566658">Patriot, APKWS precision rockets &amp; IBCS network: Inside $8.6 billion US arms sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait &amp; UAE</a>&nbsp;It further said that over the past three months it had remained “patient and fully cooperative with all relevant authorities”, while seeking resolution through higher-level coordination. During this period, it reported continued financial losses including “employee wages, contractual penalties, electricity costs, and container demurrage charges.”<h3>‘Systemic barriers’ and investor warning</h3>&nbsp;While acknowledging regulatory oversight, the firm said the challenges had shifted beyond technical compliance. It stated that “the challenges we face are no longer purely technical or compliance-related, but stem from execution-level uncertainties and systemic barriers.”&nbsp;Referring to Gwadar as a flagship CPEC project, the company noted it had already overcome “difficult logistics, limited utilities, and underdeveloped infrastructure,” but said current obstacles were beyond enterprise-level resolution. It expressed gratitude to Pakistani authorities, particularly the Ministry of Planning, for support reflecting “the spirit of China–Pakistan friendship.”&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-summit-india-can-offer-zero-tariff-access-sri-lanka-industry-leaders-call-to-rethink-india-sri-lanka-trade-ties-1777720764699">WION Summit| 'India can offer zero-tariff access': Sri Lanka industry leaders call to rethink India–Sri Lanka trade ties</a>&nbsp;Ahead of Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s planned visit to China for a B2B investment forum, the firm urged investors to carefully assess “policy execution gaps and institutional uncertainties” before committing to projects in Pakistan. It also said it was ‘fully ready’ to generate employment, foreign exchange and support Gwadar’s development, but stressed the need for “a clear, consistent, and executable policy environment.”<h3>Wider concerns over CPEC viability</h3>&nbsp;The shutdown adds pressure on Gwadar’s long-delayed development under CPEC, which has struggled with low cargo volumes, infrastructure gaps and regional instability in Balochistan. Analysts have long noted that Pakistan’s balancing act between China and the United States has complicated strategic trust, with concerns that shifting external alignments may be affecting long-term investment confidence in Chinese-backed infrastructure projects.

The company stated that its facility had ‘successfully met the inspection and quarantine standards of China Customs’ and complied with international HACCP food safety requirements.

A Chinese firm operating in Pakistan’s Gwadar Port ecosystem under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has suspended its factory operations from May 1, citing 'systemic barriers' and persistent execution-level barriers. In a statement issued on X on Friday, the company said it was “forced to inform all our employees in Pakistan and China that, due to ongoing non-market factors and operational barriers, the company can no longer sustain normal operations and will be compelled to shut down the factory.” The firm said the decision followed months of operational strain despite full compliance with regulatory requirements. Compliance claims and blocked exports The company stated that its facility had ‘successfully met the inspection and quarantine standards of China Customs’ and complied with international HACCP food safety requirements. However, it alleged that despite meeting all export benchmarks, “the project has not received the necessary approvals in practice, and exports have remained blocked.” ALSO READ: Patriot, APKWS precision rockets & IBCS network: Inside $8.6 billion US arms sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait & UAE It further said that over the past three months it had remained “patient and fully cooperative with all relevant authorities”, while seeking resolution through higher-level coordination. During this period, it reported continued financial losses including “employee wages, contractual penalties, electricity costs, and container demurrage charges.” ‘Systemic barriers’ and investor warning While acknowledging regulatory oversight, the firm said the challenges had shifted beyond technical compliance. It stated that “the challenges we face are no longer purely technical or compliance-related, but stem from execution-level uncertainties and systemic barriers.” Referring to Gwadar as a flagship CPEC project, the company noted it had already overcome “difficult logistics, limited utilities, and underdeveloped infrastructure,” but said current obstacles were beyond enterprise-level resolution. It expressed gratitude to Pakistani authorities, particularly the Ministry of Planning, for support reflecting “the spirit of China–Pakistan friendship.” ALSO READ: WION Summit| 'India can offer zero-tariff access': Sri Lanka industry leaders call to rethink India–Sri Lanka trade ties Ahead of Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s planned visit to China for a B2B investment forum, the firm urged investors to carefully assess “policy execution gaps and institutional uncertainties” before committing to projects in Pakistan. It also said it was ‘fully ready’ to generate employment, foreign exchange and support Gwadar’s development, but stressed the need for “a clear, consistent, and executable policy environment.” Wider concerns over CPEC viability The shutdown adds pressure on Gwadar’s long-delayed development under CPEC, which has struggled with low cargo volumes, infrastructure gaps and regional instability in Balochistan. Analysts have long noted that Pakistan’s balancing act between China and the United States has complicated strategic trust, with concerns that shifting external alignments may be affecting long-term investment confidence in Chinese-backed infrastructure projects.

The company stated that its facility had ‘successfully met the inspection and quarantine standards of China Customs’ and complied with international HACCP food safety requirements.

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor under strain? Chinese company shuts Gwadar unit, flags ‘systemic barriers’ in project

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