ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In a major boost to Pakistan’s stance on the counterterrorism efforts, China Sunday said that it fully understands Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and supports its efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and security interests.
China has consistently supported Pakistan’s firm stance on counterterrorism efforts, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a phone call to Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Dar provided an update to the Chinese dignitary on the tense relations with India due to recent terrorist attacks in the Kashmir region.
During the call, Dar emphasized that Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to combating terrorism and opposes actions that could escalate the situation further.
He also told the Chinese Foreign Minister that Pakistan is focused on managing the situation in a mature manner and intends to maintain communication with China and the world community throughout the process.
China’s close attention to evolving situation
Speaking on the occasion, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, expressed China’s close attention to the evolving situation.
He said that combating terrorism is a shared responsibility for all nations, and China has consistently supported Pakistan’s firm stance on counterterrorism efforts.
Noting the iron-clad friendship and all-weather strategic partnership between China and Pakistan, the Chines e Foreign Minister said China fully understands Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and supports its efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and security interests.
He also voiced China’s support for a fair and timely investigation into the attacks.
He said that conflicts between Pakistan and India do not serve the fundamental interests of each side and also pose a threat to regional peace and stability.
Wang urged both Pakistan and India to exercise restraint, engage in dialogue, and work together to de-escalate tensions and promote stability in the region.
