India's MEA flags Chinese projects on Indian territory in J&K and Ladakh

India's Ministry of External Affairs has accused China of illegally occupying Indian territories and violating its sovereignty. The MEA specifically objected to Chinese infrastructure projects being carried out in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The statement came in the aftermath of a meeting between the foreign ministers of both countries. While Chinese officials pointed to positive developments in bilateral ties, India maintained its firm position on territorial integrity. Both sides have expressed a broader intent to preserve peace and explore coexistence as major regional powers.