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India has strongly rejected Turkish President Erdogan's comments on Kashmir made during his UN General Assembly speech. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that its position on Kashmir is clear and unchanged, emphasizing it is a strictly bilateral matter with Pakistan. A strong protest was lodged with the Turkish ambassador, with India calling the remarks an unacceptable interference in its internal affairs. The MEA also pointed to Pakistan's support of cross-border terrorism as the root cause of issues in Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Points: India Rejects Erdogan Kashmir Remarks at UNGA as Unacceptable

  • India firmly rejects Turkish President Erdogan's UNGA remarks on Kashmir as unacceptable interference
  • MEA spokesperson asserts Kashmir is a bilateral issue requiring no third-party mediation
  • Jaiswal states the core problem stems from Pakistan's policy of cross-border terrorism
  • India lodges a strong protest with the Turkish ambassador over the unwarranted statements
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Our stand on Kashmir is very clear, says MEA after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's UNGA remarks

India firmly rebuffs Turkish President Erdogan's UNGA comments on Kashmir, calling them "unacceptable" and lodging a strong protest with the Turkish ambassador.

"We reject such objectionable comments on matters that are internal to India. - MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, September 26

India on Friday firmly restated its position on Jammu and Kashmir, making it clear that the matter is strictly bilateral and does not require involvement from outside parties.

The response came after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the Kashmir issue during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Addressing the media, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that New Delhi's approach has not altered.

"Our stand on the Kashmir issue is very clear, there has been no change in it. As far as mediation is concerned, there too, there is no need for any third party to mediate on the bilateral issues between India and Pakistan," Jaiswal asserted.

In his UNGA address, Erdogan said Turkey was "pleased" with the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan and pressed for the Kashmir matter to be settled "on the basis of UN resolutions" through dialogue. The comment echoed his earlier stand in support of Islamabad, including during a past visit to Pakistan, which India had sharply criticised at the time.

Rejecting the remarks, Jaiswal said: "We reject such objectionable comments on matters that are internal to India. We have lodged a strong protest with the Turkish ambassador. Such unwarranted statements on India's territorial integrity and sovereignty are unacceptable."

Jaiswal also pointed out that the core problem in Jammu and Kashmir arises from Pakistan's conduct. "It would have been better if Pakistan's policy of using cross-border terrorism against India, which remains the biggest threat to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, had been called out," he added.

The spokesperson further informed that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had recently held a meeting with his Cypriot counterpart, during which India reiterated its support for a "comprehensive and lasting settlement" in North Cyprus based on the UN framework.

On the sidelines of UNGA in New York, Jaishankar also met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The two leaders reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen India-US ties and to work together for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific under the Quad framework. Their conversation also touched upon trade, energy, and cooperation on critical minerals.

India's strong rejection of Erdogan's intervention came against the backdrop of Ankara's growing closeness with Islamabad, including reports that Turkish-made drones were deployed by Pakistani forces during India's counter-terror Operation Sindoor.

- ANI

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Priya S
Fully support our government's stand. Erdogan keeps repeating the same rhetoric every year at UNGA. India's position has been consistent - bilateral issues should be resolved bilaterally. Pakistan needs to stop cross-border terrorism first.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate India's firm stance, I wish our diplomacy could be more nuanced. Sometimes strong protests can escalate tensions unnecessarily. Maybe quiet diplomacy would work better with countries like Turkey?
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Arjun K
Turkey-Pakistan friendship is no secret. They've been supporting each other for years. But India's growing global stature means we don't need to worry about such comments. Our focus should be on development in J&K which is happening at great pace! ✨
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Michael C
Interesting how India simultaneously rejects third-party mediation on Kashmir while supporting UN framework for Cyprus. The consistency in foreign policy is important for credibility on global stage.
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Kavya N
The real issue is Pakistan-sponsored terrorism that Erdogan conveniently ignores. Thousands of innocent Kashmiris have suffered because of this. Turkey should understand ground realities before making such statements.
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Vikram M
Good that we're strengthening ties with US through Quad. That's where our strategic interests lie, not with countries that support terrorism. India's foreign policy is moving in the right direction.

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