New Delhi: India has taken up with China "at the highest level" its concerns over Beijing blocking its move in the UN for action against Pakistan over the release of 26/11 mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi from jail last month.

In response to a question on China's statement on Lakhvi at the United Nations, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup said: "Government had taken up the issue of violation of the 1267 sanctions regime in respect of Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.