Overview

• India's Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned Turkish President Erdogan's comments on Kashmir as 'unwarranted' and 'unacceptable.'
• Erdogan, during his visit to Pakistan, expressed solidarity with Pakistan and called for resolving the Kashmir issue through UN resolutions and dialogue.
• India reiterated its position that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country and external comments on the matter are inappropriate.
• Indian officials criticized Erdogan for not addressing Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism, which remains a key concern for India's security in Jammu and Kashmir.
• A formal protest was lodged with the Turkish ambassador in Delhi, emphasizing India's commitment to its territorial integrity and sovereignty.