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Early Times New Delhi
October 14
India has taken strong exception to latest Chinese overtures vis-à-vis Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK). In the wake of current four-day visit by Pakistan Prime Minister, Mr Yousaf Raza Gilani, to Beijing, China has indicated that it will continue to help and engage in projects in Pakistan held part of Jammu and Kashmir.
Without mentioning Pakistan Prime Minister’s visit to Beijing, the External Affairs Ministry spokesman, Mr Vhishnu Prakash, said here today “Pakistan has been in illegal occupation of parts of Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir since 1947. The Chinese side is fully aware of India’s position and our concerns about Chinese activities in POK.”
India has asked China to stop business in POK in view of “long term relations” between India and China, added the spokesman.
China is believed to have offered help to Pakistan in building Neelam-Jhelum hydroelectric project in POK. The Chinese President Mr Hu Jintao cited long standing and deep friendly ties between people of China and Pakistan during the visit of Mr Gilani. The Chinese leader also offered to upgrade Karakoram highway built by China to connect the borders of the two countries with their mainland.
China’s intentions to do business and construction in POK despite its disputed nature became known only a day after its objections over Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh’s recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh which Beijing calls a disputed territory.
The External Affairs Minister, Mr SM Krishna, has called Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India in the wake of Chinese protests over Prime Minister’s visit to address election rallies in the State.
Moreover, the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is expected to visit Twang monastery in Arunachal Pradesh and the Government is not going to stall this as per the wishes of Chinese leadership that of late has been doing aggressive posturing over what it calls to be its border disputes with India.
Wednesday’s developments indicate that Chinese are only too keen to align with Pakistan in their aggressive diplomatic positioning against India. New Delhi’s response in this regard has thus far been measured though the Opposition, mainly the Bharatiya Janata Party, has demanded wider consultations and may be an all party meeting to take stock of recent Chinese moves.
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