BEIJING, Apr 28, China has expressed solidarity with Pakistan
after India levelled what Islamabad labels as false allegations
following the Pahalgam incident in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and
Kashmir.
“China hopes that the two sides will exercise restraint, meet each other
halfway, properly handle relevant differences through dialogue and
consultation and jointly maintain regional peace and stability,” foreign
ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a statement, said they fully
understood Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and support its
efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and security interests.
Wang also voiced China’s support for a fair and timely investigation
into the attacks.
The Chinese foreign minister urged both Pakistan and India to exercise
restraint, engage in dialogue, and work together to de-escalate tensions
and promote stability in the region.
China has consistently supported Pakistan’s firm stance on
counterterrorism efforts, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a
phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
During the conversation, the Chinese Foreign Minister expressed China’s
support for Pakistan concerning the Pahalgam false flag incident. Ishaq
Dar briefed Wang Yi on the details of the Pahalgam event and the broader
regional context.
Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan firmly rejects India’s illegal actions
and propaganda.
Wang Yi urged the need for a transparent and fair investigation into the
Pahalgam attack and stressed the importance of resolving issues through
dialogue. He reiterated that combating terrorism is a collective
responsibility of all nations.
Wang Yi assured that China fully supports Pakistan’s efforts against
terrorism and also expressed solidarity with Pakistan’s security
concerns. He reaffirmed China’s steadfast support for Pakistan in
protecting its sovereignty and security interests.
Ishaq Dar appreciated China’s continued and unwavering support for
Pakistan.