On 2026-10-17, the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC convened in Baghdad and adopted a resolution that prompted a response from India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The resolution addressed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
On 2026-10-19, the MEA issued a statement rejecting the OIC's resolution as 'malicious, biased, and false.' The ministry accused Pakistan of orchestrating the resolution. India emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country, and that Pakistan's illegal occupation and support for terrorism in the region are the real issues that need to be addressed.
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The MEA's response highlighted the progress and growth in Jammu and Kashmir, contrasting it with repression in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoJK). The MEA stated that Pakistan's actions in Jammu and Kashmir constituted human rights violations and accused Pakistan of targeting minority communities. The MEA also criticized the OIC's stance on Islamophobia, dismissing such claims.
The MEA emphasized that the OIC's involvement in India's internal affairs was inappropriate.
The MEA accused Pakistan of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that Pakistan had targeted minority communities in the region. Pakistan's illegal occupation of parts of Jammu and Kashmir was reiterated by India.
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India viewed the OIC's resolution with skepticism and maintained that the OIC had no locus standi whatsoever to comment on matters that are strictly internal to India. The MEA emphasized that the OIC's involvement in India's internal affairs was inappropriate.
The MEA's response was part of a broader critique of the OIC's stance on various issues. India has consistently rejected anti-India references in OIC resolutions, accusing Pakistan of orchestrating malicious claims. This pattern underscores the ongoing tensions between India, Pakistan, and the OIC.
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The MEA's critical stance towards the OIC's resolution on Jammu and Kashmir highlights the broader geopolitical dynamics at play. The clash of narratives between India, Pakistan, and the OIC reflects the intricate nature of international relations.