India has asked China to cease activities in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). Taking a strong objection to the statement of the Chinese President Hu Jintao that his country will continue to engage in projects in the Pak occupied Kashmir , the External Affairs Ministry spokesman hoped that Beijing will take a long term view of the India-China relations, and stop such activities in areas illegally occupied by Pakistan. The spokesman said that Pakistan has been in illegal occupation of parts the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir since 1947 and Beijing is fully aware of India’s position as well as its concerns about Chinese activities in POK. India’s sharp reaction comes a day after New Delhi’s assertion that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India.<br/><br/>The Chinese President Hu Jintao , during a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani yesterday, outlined a major project to upgrade the Karakoram highway connecting the two countries overland and Chinese help in the Neelam-Jhelum hydroelectric project in PoK.<br/><br/>Earlier last month the Pakistan deputy High commissioner was summoned to the foreign ministry and submitted a note protesting against the proposed construction of China funded massive 7000-mw hydro electric project in the northern areas, in POK.
News On AIR | October 14, 2009 5:59 PM
‘India asks China to stay out of PoK