India-Pakistan Ceasefire: Beijing—Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a conversation with Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, during which he expressed hope that India and Pakistan could resolve their differences through dialogue and work toward a long-term ceasefire.
According to China’s state-run Xinhua news agency, Doval emphasized that while India did not seek war, it had to respond with counterterrorism measures following the deadly attack in Pahalgam.
Wang condemned the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which had cross-border ties and sparked one of the most intense periods of conflict between India and Pakistan in recent years. He also held a separate discussion with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
Tensions escalated following India’s strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7, a response to the Pahalgam incident that killed 26 people. However, by May 10, the two nuclear-armed countries agreed to an immediate halt to all military actions—by land, air, and sea—after four days of intense conflict involving drone and missile attacks.
In his discussion with Doval, Wang urged both nations to remain calm and resolve their issues through dialogue and consultation, cautioning against further escalation. He affirmed China’s support for a lasting and comprehensive ceasefire between India and Pakistan, calling it vital for both countries and in line with global expectations.
Wang reiterated China’s strong condemnation of the Pahalgam attack and its opposition to all forms of terrorism. Highlighting the fragile state of peace in Asia, he emphasized the need to preserve regional stability, noting that India and Pakistan, both China’s neighbors, are geographically inseparable.
Doval responded by stating that the Pahalgam attack caused significant Indian casualties, necessitating anti-terrorism actions. He stressed that war is not in India’s interest and both nations should adhere to the ceasefire and aim to restore peace in the region.
In his talk with Dar, Wang conveyed China’s concern over the India-Pakistan conflict and expressed hope that Pakistan would act in its long-term national interest.
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Dar said Pakistan was open to a ceasefire but would respond to any violations of its sovereignty. Wang voiced support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts, noting its frontline role in the global fight against terrorism.
Prior to the ceasefire agreement, China had called on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, urging a return to peaceful negotiation. The Chinese foreign ministry had expressed deep concern over the escalating situation and called for actions that would support peace and stability in the region, offering China’s ongoing support in promoting a peaceful resolution.