China designates Ladakh region in two newly formed counties, prompting protests from India
China designates Ladakh region in two newly formed counties, prompting protests from India
This development occurs several months following the successful disengagement between Indian and Chinese forces at Demchok and Depsang in Eastern Ladakh.
On Friday, India announced that it has formally expressed a "serious protest" to China via diplomatic means regarding the creation of two new counties in the Hotan region, given that parts of these territories are situated within the Union territory of Ladakh.
India has consistently rejected the unlawful Chinese claims over Indian land in this area. "We have noted the announcement concerning the formation of two additional counties in China's Hotan Prefecture. Portions of the jurisdiction of these purported counties encroach on India's Union Territory of Ladakh," quoted Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the ministry of external affairs.
The recent situation arises months after the disengagement was finalized between Indian and Chinese forces at Demchok and Depsang in Eastern Ladakh.
India criticizes China's initiative to construct a dam on the Brahmaputra
Following China's declaration of its intentions to build a large dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, New Delhi stated that it will keep a close watch and take appropriate actions to safeguard its interests.
"We will keep monitoring the situation and take the necessary steps to protect our interests," said the MEA spokesperson. "As a downstream nation with established rights to the river's waters, we have consistently conveyed our opinions and concerns regarding major projects on rivers within Chinese territory through both expert-level conversations and diplomatic discussions," Jaiswal stated.
"These concerns have been reiterated, highlighting the importance of transparency and dialogue with downstream nations, particularly following the most recent report," he added.
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January 04, 2025 at 09:00AM
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