India protests after China’s envoy in Pakistan says working to help Kashmiris | India News, The Indian Express

India protests after China’s envoy in Pakistan says working to help Kashmiris | India News, The Indian Express

Written by Shubhajit Roy |New Delhi |Updated: October 6, 2019 11:01:34 am

India protests after China’s envoy in Pakistan says working to help Kashmiris

Chinese ambassador in Islamabad Yao Jing said Friday that China would stand by Pakistan for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

The Sunday Express has learnt that India has also “sought clarification” over what is seen as a departure from Beijing’s stated position on Jammu and Kashmir. (Express photo: Shuaib Masoodi)

Days before Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit India for an informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mamallapuram on October 11-12, India lodged a “strong protest” with China through diplomatic channels Saturday over controversial comments made by the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan on Kashmir.