India on Thursday articulated its positions on a range of international developments, reaffirming its commitment to energy security, multilateralism, regional stability, and respect for sovereignty, while also expressing concern over attacks on minorities and safety of Indian nationals abroad.
Responding to a proposed bill in the US Congress, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India was aware of the development and was closely monitoring it. The MEA reiterated that India’s approach to energy sourcing remains guided by global market dynamics and the need to secure affordable and diversified energy supplies for its 1.4 billion people.
On the issue of minorities in Bangladesh, India expressed serious concern over what it described as a “disturbing pattern of recurring attacks” on minorities and their homes and businesses. The MEA said such communal incidents must be dealt with “swiftly and firmly,” cautioning against attempts to attribute them to personal rivalries or political differences. Such narratives, it said, only embolden perpetrators and deepen fear and insecurity among minority communities.
Reiterating its long-standing position on territorial sovereignty, India stated that the Shaksgam Valley is Indian territory and that it has never recognized the so-called China-Pakistan ‘Boundary Agreement’ signed in 1963. The MEA also rejected the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), noting that it passes through Indian territory under “forcible and illegal occupation of Pakistan.”
“The entire Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India,” the statement said, adding that India has consistently protested against Chinese attempts to alter the ground reality in the Shaksgam Valley and reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests.
On Chinese military exercises near Taiwan, India said it was closely following developments across the Indo-Pacific region and emphasized its abiding interest in peace and stability, given its trade, economic, people-to-people and maritime interests. The MEA urged all parties to exercise restraint, avoid unilateral actions, and resolve issues through peaceful means without the threat or use of force.
Responding to reported remarks by the US Secretary of Commerce on trade negotiations, India said the characterisation of bilateral trade talks was “not accurate.”
The MEA noted that India and the US have been engaged in negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement since February 13 last year and have held multiple rounds of talks, often coming close to a deal.
India reaffirmed its interest in concluding a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, pointing out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke eight times by phone in 2025, covering various aspects of the bilateral partnership.
Reacting to the US announcement to withdraw from certain international organizations, India underlined its strong support for multilateralism. Referring to the International Solar Alliance, India said the grouping has made significant progress since its inception and that New Delhi would continue to advance its goals. “Global issues need consultative and collaborative action by all countries,” the MEA said.
India also expressed concern over the shooting incident in Minneapolis, saying it was closely following developments, particularly in view of the large Indian community in the US, including students and professionals.
On comments made by the Mayor of New York regarding judicial matters, India said public representatives should respect the independence of the judiciary in other democracies. “Expressing personal prejudices does not behove those in office,” the MEA said, adding that elected officials should instead focus on the responsibilities entrusted to them.
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