MEA Reaffirms Stance On Shaksgam Valley, Brands China’s CPEC Moves ‘Illegal And Invalid’

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly reiterated India’s longstanding position on the Shaksgam Valley, dismissing China’s activities under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as illegal and invalid.This statement emerged during a weekly press briefing on 16 January 2026, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal referred journalists to prior clarifications, underscoring New Delhi’s
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has firmly reiterated India’s longstanding position on the Shaksgam Valley, dismissing China’s activities under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as illegal and invalid.This statement emerged during a weekly press briefing on 16 January 2026, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal referred journalists to prior clarifications, underscoring New Delhi’s
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