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India Responds to Norway FM's Kashmir Comments Amid Pakistan Visit
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 02:33 AM
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India issued a strong diplomatic rebuttal to Norway's foreign minister after he made remarks about Kashmir while visiting Pakistan.
During a recent visit to Pakistan, Norway’s foreign minister made remarks concerning the Kashmir region that were perceived as provocative by the Indian government.
In response, India issued a formal diplomatic protest, condemning the comments as a violation of its sovereignty and a breach of international norms.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that Kashmir remains an integral part of India, and that any external interference in the matter is unacceptable.
The incident underscores the sensitivity of Kashmir in Indo‑Norwegian relations and highlights the broader diplomatic tensions between India and countries that engage with Pakistan on this issue.
In response, India issued a formal diplomatic protest, condemning the comments as a violation of its sovereignty and a breach of international norms.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that Kashmir remains an integral part of India, and that any external interference in the matter is unacceptable.
The incident underscores the sensitivity of Kashmir in Indo‑Norwegian relations and highlights the broader diplomatic tensions between India and countries that engage with Pakistan on this issue.