India's diplomacy, 25 to 31 May 2026
3 developments with 3 countries, from Ministry of External Affairs publications. Each links to its source.
Tuesday, 26 May
India rejects references to Jammu and Kashmir in China-Pakistan Joint Statement
Official Spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal said India categorically rejects references to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the China-Pakistan Joint Statement and opposes CPEC projects in India's sovereign territory. He said the question of trans-boundary water resources cooperation between China and Pakistan does not arise, as the two countries do not share any boundary.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding unwarranted references to Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in the Joint Statement between China and Pakistan, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Thursday, 28 May
India and China hold 35th WMCC meeting on border affairs in Beijing
The 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs was held on 27 May 2026 in Beijing, led by Joint Secretary (East Asia) Shri Sujit Ghosh and Director General Ms. Hou Yanqi. The sides discussed delimitation, border management and cross-border cooperation, and agreed to prepare for the next Special Representatives meeting in China.
Source: 35th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (May 27, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Cyprus for EU Gymnich meeting and calls on President
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Cyprus on 27 to 28 May 2026 as a special invitee to the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers (Gymnich). He held bilateral meetings with Foreign Minister Dr. Constantinos Kombos and called on President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia, reviewing cooperation in trade and investment, connectivity, defence and security, technology and people-to-people ties.
Source: Visit of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to the Republic of Cyprus (May 27-28, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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