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India Rejects OIC Contact Group’s Kashmir References
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Core Event – India’s Formal Rejection (September 23 2026)
On Wednesday, September 23 2026, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement categorically rejecting the joint communiqué of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Jammu & Kashmir. The statement reiterated that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are “integral and inalienable” parts of India.
Background & Context – OIC Contact Group and the Kashmir Issue
The OIC Contact Group, comprising Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Niger, met on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In its communiqué, the group reaffirmed support for what it termed the Kashmiri people’s “inalienable right to self-determination” and called for the reversal of measures taken by India since August 5 2019. The group’s statement invoked relevant UN Security Council resolutions dating back to 1949 and urged intensified international efforts to protect human rights in the region.
Official Statements & Responses
- Pakistan (Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar) – Speaking at the Contact Group meeting, Dar urged member states to maintain a “unified position” on Jammu & Kashmir at the UN and other international fora. He reiterated Pakistan’s demand for the reversal of Indian measures taken since August 5 2019, the release of political prisoners, and access for international observers.
Data & Statistics – Group Composition and Forum Details
- Contact Group members: Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Niger.
- Venue: Side-event of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, New York.
- Key dates referenced: September 23 2026 (India’s rejection) and August 5 2019 (date of Indian measures cited by Pakistan).
Verbatim Quotes
- “The OIC has no locus standi to pronounce on matters that are strictly internal to India. The entire Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable part of India, and no amount of repetition of politically motivated propaganda can change this reality. Repeated endorsement of such motivated narratives only raises serious questions on the credibility of OIC,” — New Delhi
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sourced reports present a consistent account of India’s rejection and the OIC Contact Group’s position. No substantive discrepancies regarding the statements, dates, or group composition were identified in the available sources. Information on any subsequent diplomatic engagements or UN deliberations beyond the September 23 2026 statement remains unreported.