The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement released on January 13, objected to the visit of the British High Commissioner in Islamabad, along with a UK Foreign Office official, to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, had visited Mirpur on January 10.
Salaam from Mirpur, the heart of the UK and Pakistan’s people to people ties! 70% of British Pakistani roots are from Mirpur, making our work together crucial for diaspora interests. Thank you for your hospitality! pic.twitter.com/3LyNFQan9H— Jane Marriott (@JaneMarriottUK) January 10, 2024
"Such infringement of India's sovereignty and territorial integrity is unacceptable," the statement released by the ministry read.
"The foreign secretary has lodged a strong protest with the British High Commissioner in India on this infringement," the statement added.
"The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are, have been and shall always remain an integral part of India," the External Affairs Ministry further said.
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