India Reiterates Claim Over Shaksgam Valley Amid China-Pakistan Infrastructure Dispute
India asserted that Shaksgam Valley is part of its territory, criticizing China's infrastructure projects in the region. China reaffirmed its claim over the valley, stating its construction activities are justified.
The valley has been occupied by Pakistan since 1947, which ceded it to China in a 1963 agreement India does not recognize. Indian officials, including Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi, reiterated the illegality of the Sino-Pakistan agreement, asserting India's claim over the valley as part of Jammu and Kashmir.
India expressed concerns over a 75-kilometer road constructed by China, linking it to strategic military implications. China's Foreign Ministry defended its activities, dismissing India's objections and emphasizing the historical context of the territory's claims.
