China has expressed its “deep concern” over the “escalation” in the “ongoing situation” between India and Pakistan.
Through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spox, Lin Jian, China urged “both sides to act in the larger interest of peace and stability, exercise calm and restraint, return to the track of political settlement through peaceful means, and refrain from any action that could further escalate tension.”
China also made known its readiness to “play a constructive role” to bring about a “stable and peaceful region”.
Lin Jian said: “China is closely following the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan and is deeply concerned about the escalation. We strongly urge both sides to act in the larger interest of peace and stability, exercise calm and restraint, return to the track of political settlement through peaceful means, and refrain from any action that could further escalate tension. This will be important for the fundamental interest of both India and Pakistan, and for a stable and peaceful region. This is also what the international community hopes to see. China is willing to continue to play a constructive role to this end.”
