India slams Erdogan’s comments on Kashmir

India on Saturday slammed all references to Kashmir made by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his visit to Pakistan and advised him not to interfere in India’s internal matters.

In a statement, Indian foreign ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar said Kashmir was an “integral and inalienable part of India."

“We call upon the Turkish leadership to not interfere in India's internal affairs and develop proper understanding of the facts, including the grave threat posed by terrorism emanating from Pakistan to India and the region," he said.

Kumar’s remarks were in response to references to Kashmir made by the Turkish president in his speech to the Pakistan National Assembly and later at a joint press event with Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. _Agencies

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