India backs ‘Equal Earth’ map at UN, but warns against inaccurate depiction of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh
India has supported a UN resolution to adopt the 'Equal Earth' map, which aims to provide a more accurate representation of continental landmasses. However, the Indian government clarified that this support does not change its stance on national boundaries, specifically regarding Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Why it matters
The move highlights India's diplomatic balancing act between supporting African-led initiatives and maintaining strict sovereignty over disputed territories.
The ministry of external affairs issued a clarification on Sunday regarding the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh after backing the African Union's resolution to “rebalance” the world map.In a statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India voted in favour of the map, explaining that the vote stressed“the underlying principle of promoting equal - area cartographic representation.”“We also highlighted that the resolution does not constitute endorsement of any specific map, projection or depiction of national boundaries,” the MEA added further.The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to back a resolution spearheaded by several African countries to adopt a map that makes their continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe.The resolution aimed at "a more accurate representation" of continental landmasses. The resolution was supported by 164 countries, while the United States voted against it, and six other states abstained.
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