India Poised to Protest EU-Pakistan Statement on Kashmir

June 4, 2026 –

The Indian government is actively considering a formal diplomatic protest against a joint statement issued by the European Union and Pakistan that referenced the Jammu & Kashmir dispute. The joint EU-Pakistan declaration, released late last night, referred to the “disputed status” of Jammu & Kashmir, prompting sharp reactions in New Delhi. Government officials have stated that India sees this as a blatant interference in its internal affairs. A senior Ministry of External Affairs official emphasized, “We will not tolerate any external entity presuming to rewrite India’s sovereign matters.” Meanwhile, a European diplomat clarified that the statement was part of a broader peace dialogue but acknowledged India’s concerns. If a formal protest is lodged, it could strain India-EU relations at a sensitive time, as both sides navigate trade and geopolitical alignments. The government is expected to decide in the coming days whether to escalate the matter to the EU’s top diplomatic ranks. Analysts say India’s response will signal how it balances its sovereignty against its strategic partnership with Europe.