India lodges strong protest over UK envoy’s visit to PoK

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday raised strong objections to the visit of the British High Commissioner in Islamabad to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, had visited Mirpur on January 10 along with a UK Foreign Office official.

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,” a statement released by the ministry said.

“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,” it further stated.