New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions and reported ceasefire violations between by Pakistan on Saturday, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi spoke with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, urging New Delhi to “avoid escalating the situation” and to “remain calm and restrained.”
According to China’s state-run news agency Xinhua, Wang reiterated Beijing’s support for the recent ceasefire efforts and added that China is “willing to continue playing a constructive role” in facilitating peace. He also had a separate phone conversation with Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar, stressing Beijing’s concern over any further escalation, particularly due to China’s shared borders with both countries.
“China supports and expects India and Pakistan to achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire through consultation,” Xinhua quoted Wang as saying during the call with Doval.
As stated by the Chinese foreign ministry, “Doval said that the Pahalgam terrorist attack caused serious casualties among Indian personnel and that India needed to take counter-terrorism actions. War was not India’s choice and was not in the interests of any party. India and Pakistan would be committed to a ceasefire and look forward to restoring regional peace and stability as soon as possible.” (agencies)
Doval speaks to Chinese FM
