Two States (Pakistan and China) tried to pass off their national statements as the will of the international community.
Syed Akbaruddin (Indian envoy to UN)
Crux of the Matter
Since the abrogation of Article 370 by the Indian Government, Pakistan and China have been trying to internationalise the issue.
China, backed by Pakistan, had called for a closed consultation of the UN Security Council to censure India.
India announced its plans to return normalcy to Jammu and Kashmir while stressing that Art 370 was an internal matter.
Majority of the 15 member council supported India’s position and declined from making a statement on the issue.
Curiopedia
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), charged with ensuring international peace and security. Its powers include the establishment of peacekeeping operations and international sanctions as well as the authorization of military actions through resolutions. The Security Council consists of fifteen members, five of which are permanent (USA, UK, France, Russia, China). More Info
Article 370 of the Indian constitution gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to have a separate constitution, a state flag and autonomy over the internal administration of the state. The government of India revoked this special status in August 2019 through a Presidential Order and the passage of a resolution in Parliament. More Info
Curated Coverage
Times of India – UNSC on Kashmir: Pakistan and China’s efforts to internationalise J&K fail
NDTV – Pak-China Plan To Internationalise Kashmir Broken ‘Piece By Piece’ At UN Security Council: Report
The Indian Express – ‘Stop terror to start talks’: India to Pak after UNSC meeting on Kashmir
The Hindu – What is the UN’s stand on Kashmir?
Times of India – Did India take down Pakistan 14-1 at United Nations Security Council?
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