Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for calm between India and Pakistan during Saturday's phone call with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, as both nations agreed to a temporary ceasefire following deadly border clashes. The dialogue comes amid heightened regional tensions after terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam area killed dozens earlier last week.
Wang, a senior Communist Party official overseeing foreign affairs, stated China \"supports and expects\" sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve a \"comprehensive and lasting ceasefire.\" He stressed that \"peace and stability in Asia are hard-won and must be cherished,\" highlighting the shared interests of all neighboring countries in de-escalation.
Doval acknowledged India's commitment to counter-terrorism measures but affirmed that \"war is not the choice\" for New Delhi. Both sides agreed to resume military-level talks on Monday to solidify the fragile truce.
The development follows four days of intense cross-border exchanges that threatened to derail recent normalization efforts. Analysts suggest China's public appeal reflects its growing role as a regional stabilizer amid South Asia'complex security dynamics.
