China’s senior Foreign Ministry official in-charge of Asian affairs, Liu Jinsong, met Indian Ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat amid India-Pakistan army battle and exchanged views on bilateral relations and problems with frequent concern.
Mr. Liu, who’s the Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, met Mr. Rawat on Monday (May 12, 2025), a quick press launch from the Ministry stated.
India carried out precision strikes below ‘Operation Sindoor‘ on terror infrastructure in Pakistan early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault that killed 26 folks. Following the Indian motion, Pakistan tried to assault Indian army bases on May 8, 9 and 10.
India and Pakistan reached an understanding on Saturday to finish the battle after 4 days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
The temporary press launch from the Foreign Ministry stated the 2 sides exchanged views on China-India relations and problems with frequent concern.
“This is also what the international community hopes to see,” Mr. Liu stated. China supported and welcomed this newest growth, he added.
China hoped that India and Pakistan would cement and proceed the ceasefire momentum, keep away from additional battle, correctly deal with variations by dialogue and negotiation, and return to the observe of political settlement, Mr. Liu stated.
China was prepared to remain in communication with India and Pakistan and play a constructive function in realising a full and lasting ceasefire between the 2 nations and preserving the area peaceable and steady, he stated.
China on Monday welcomed the understanding between India and Pakistan saying that it was within the elementary and long-term curiosity of each nations, and was conducive to regional peace and stability.
The Indian Embassy in Beijing had earlier cautioned state-run tabloid Global Times to confirm messages earlier than posting them on social media.
Published – May 14, 2025 03:34 am IST
