India supports UN map resolution while demanding correct depiction of Jammu & Kashmir
India voted for a UN General Assembly resolution promoting equal-area world map projections, stressing that the measure does not endorse any specific map and that its territory must be shown according to its official map.
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed India's affirmative vote on a UN General Assembly resolution encouraging the use of equal-area map projections. The statement clarified that the resolution does not adopt or validate any particular world map. India also insisted that any representation of its sovereign area must follow the country's official cartography, highlighting concerns over the depiction of Jammu & Kashmir.
Why it matters
The stance shows India's effort to influence how its disputed region appears on international maps while backing a global mapping standard.
How this story developed
- Sep 4 UN votes to replace Mercator map with Africa-accurate projection
- Sep 4 The UN General Assembly scheduled a vote on the resolution.
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