The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) today said India has conveyed its objection and protest to China through diplomatic channels after the neighboring country established two counties, parts of which fall under the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Chinese state media Xinhua reported on December 27 that the government of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has announced the establishment of two new counties in the region – He’an County and Hekang County.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council approved the two new counties, which will be administered by Hotan Prefecture, Xinhua reported.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that parts of the “so-called county” fall under Ladakh, and that India has “never accepted illegal Chinese occupation of Indian territory in this area”.
“We have seen the announcement regarding the establishment of two new counties in Hotan province of China. Parts of the jurisdiction of these so-called counties fall in the Union Territory of Ladakh of India. We have never accepted the illegal Chinese occupation of Indian territory in this area,” Mr. Jaiswal said.
“The creation of new counties will neither affect India’s long-standing and consistent position regarding our sovereignty over the territory nor legitimize China’s illegal and forcible occupation. We have lodged a serious protest with the Chinese side through diplomatic channels. “Registered,” he said.
Chinese state media reported that the county seat of He’an is Hongliu Township, while the county seat of Hekang is Zeidula Township.
dam on brahmaputra
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said India has conveyed its views and concerns over China building a hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river.
Xinhua reported on December 25 that China is building a hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Responding to the report, India said that as a lower riparian state with established user rights on the river waters, it had conveyed its views and concerns to the Chinese side on the mega projects, both at the expert level as well as through diplomatic channels. Expressed continuously. On the rivers of their area.
“Following the latest report, these are reiterated along with the need for transparency and consultation with downstream countries. The Chinese side is urged to ensure that activities in the upstream areas do not harm the interests of the downstream states of the Brahmaputra. We will continue to monitor and take necessary steps to protect our interests,” Mr Jaiswal said.
