MEA rejects OIC resolution, accuses Pakistan of orchestrating malicious propaganda on J&K and Ladakh
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims·
Sovereignty and multilateral diplomacy: a GS2 case study on India's stance on territorial integrity.
Why in news
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected an OIC resolution and accused Pakistan of orchestrating malicious propaganda regarding Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Background
The OIC Council of Foreign Ministers met in Baghdad over a weekend. India asserted that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of the country while alleging Pakistan-led violence in PoJK.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyOIC: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
- PlaceBaghdad: Host city for the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting
- FactIndia's stance: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India
Prelims practice question
Which international body hosted the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting where the OIC resolution was discussed?
- (a)Commonwealth of Nations
- (b)Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
- (c)African Union
- (d)Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Show answer
Answer: (b) Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — The note identifies the OIC as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
For Mains
Q. Examine the impact of multilateral and regional bodies on India's bilateral relations with Pakistan regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Diplomatic friction: OIC's role in shaping regional narratives on Kashmir
- Information warfare: Use of international forums for state-sponsored propaganda
- Sovereignty assertion: India's proactive stance against external interference in internal territorial integrity
Keywords: Sovereignty · Propaganda · Multilateralism · Territorial Integrity · Diplomatic Assertion
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