India firm on Arunachal Pradesh's sovereignty amid China's claims, renames along border

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India reaffirmed its sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh, dismissing China's claims and asserting that the state has always been and will remain an integral part of the country..

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the issue at the Corporate Summit 2024 organized by Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

The Ministry of External Affairs released an official statement, emphasizing Arunachal Pradesh's integral status in India and its continued development under Indian initiatives..

In a related development, the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs announced the renaming of 30 places along the border with India, including areas within Arunachal Pradesh, which China refers to as "Zangnan.".

China has long claimed Arunachal Pradesh as part of South Tibet and has objected to Indian leaders' visits to the region...

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