ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong held a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, in Beijing to discuss the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. The discussion focused on regional peace and stability following recent cross-border hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Beijing Calls for Restraint, Offers Constructive Role
According to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sun reiterated Beijing’s commitment to promoting peace in South Asia and emphasized the importance of maintaining a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire.
“China welcomes and supports Pakistan and India achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire,” Sun stated. “China is ready to continue to play a constructive role in this regard.”
The meeting follows renewed international concern after reported missile, drone, and artillery exchanges along the Pakistan-India border in recent weeks.
China Stresses Dialogue Over Conflict
While reaffirming its close diplomatic and defense ties with Islamabad, Beijing urged both nations to prioritize diplomacy. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has consistently advocated for calm and peaceful resolution of disputes.
“China urges both parties to remain calm, exercise restraint, and resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation,” the ministry stated earlier.
Strategic Defense Partnership in Focus
The talks came amid reports that Pakistan deployed Chinese-manufactured J-10C fighter jets and PL-15 air-to-air missiles during recent operations—marking their first documented use in a combat setting. The move underscores China’s role as a key defense partner to Pakistan.
China has provided Pakistan with extensive military support over the years, with cooperation extending into joint training and weapons development.
Support for Ceasefire Agreement
The latest ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, reportedly facilitated through international mediation, has also received backing from Beijing. China’s leadership has welcomed any steps taken to ease hostilities in the region and restore stability.
As the region remains under close international watch, China continues to position itself as a diplomatic intermediary capable of facilitating de-escalation and fostering long-term peace between Islamabad and New Delhi.
