India has formally rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, calling it 'without any legal basis' to determine arrangements for Indian territories under 'illegal occupation'. The statement came after the commission's first meeting in Islamabad, according to reports from Indian media outlets. The Indian government has consistently maintained that Pakistan's transfer of territories such as the Shaksgam Valley to China in 1963 was an illegal act, and that the so-called 'China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement' of 1963 is invalid.

The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that India has 'never recognised' the 1963 agreement and that any 'boundary cooperation' between China and Pakistan regarding Indian territories would be 'completely unacceptable'. He reiterated that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh 'have been, are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India'.

India has also opposed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) due to its passage through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which India considers an illegal occupation. The Indian government's position remains firm, with no indication of willingness to engage in dialogue on the matter.

The dispute over the status of the Shaksgam Valley and other areas in the region has been a long-standing point of contention between India and Pakistan. While India asserts that these areas are under illegal occupation, Pakistan and China have maintained that the 1963 agreement is legally binding. The lack of a clear resolution has led to ongoing tensions, particularly in the context of the broader India-Pakistan relationship and regional security dynamics.

The Indian government's rejection of the boundary commission underscores its commitment to safeguarding its territorial integrity. However, the absence of a formal response from Pakistan or China leaves the situation in limbo. The status of the disputed territories remains unresolved, with no international legal framework currently in place to adjudicate the matter. As such, the issue continues to be a source of diplomatic friction and a potential flashpoint for conflict in the region.

What remains unknown is the extent of China's involvement in the disputed territories and the legal basis for its claims. While India has consistently denied the validity of the 1963 agreement, the international community has not issued a definitive ruling on the matter. The lack of transparency and the absence of a neutral arbiter have further complicated the situation, leaving the status of the region in a state of uncertainty.