India strongly condemned the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on June 23, 2025, for making “unwarranted” and “factually incorrect” comments influenced by Pakistan, a nation accused of turning terrorism into “statecraft.” This response came after a two-day OIC foreign ministers' meeting in Türkiye, where New Delhi was criticized over various issues, including the alleged “social marginalisation” of Muslims in India.

The OIC also urged strict compliance with bilateral agreements between India and Pakistan, particularly the Indus Waters Treaty, and called for a broader dialogue to resolve outstanding disputes. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India rejected the “unwarranted and factually incorrect” remarks made during the OIC's Council of Foreign Ministers meeting.

The MEA accused Pakistan of misusing the OIC platform for narrow political purposes, citing the country’s history of turning terrorism into a tool of statecraft. The Indian government also noted the OIC's continued “failure” to acknowledge the real and documented threat posed by terrorism emanating from Pakistan, such as the recent attack in Pahalgam.

India stated that the OIC had no authority to comment on its internal matters, including Jammu and Kashmir, which remains an integral part of India as guaranteed by its Constitution. The MEA further criticized the OIC for allowing Pakistan’s propaganda to influence its agenda, warning that continuing this approach would damage the credibility and relevance of the OIC.

India also rejected Pakistan’s claim of “unprovoked and unjustified military aggression,” defending its actions in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. India called Operation Sindoor a legitimate and precise act of self-defense against terrorist camps based in Pakistani territory. The MEA condemned Pakistan’s attempt to target only Indian military sites, pointing out that its actions had failed and endangered civilian lives.

In closing, India highlighted the irony of Pakistan— a nation with a poor human rights record, known for sheltering and empowering terrorists— lecturing others on issues of counter-terrorism and human rights. The MEA asserted that Pakistan's accusations were an attempt to divert attention from its own record of state-sponsored terrorism, persecution of minorities, sectarian violence, and governance failures.