China urges immediate ceasefire as tensions rise
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve their disputes through dialogue rather than force, urging both nations toward an imminent ceasefire. During a telephone conversation with Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi, Beijing emphasized that the use of violence would only complicate matters without benefiting either side's interests or security situation.
Key Points
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1Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan and Afghanistan on March 14th via a telephone call to resolve their disputes through dialogue rather than force.
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2The Chinese government emphasized that using military or coercive measures would only complicate the situation, intensify contradictions between neighbors without offering any benefit.
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3Wang specifically called for an immediate ceasefire and consultation as tensions rise in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations.
Developments
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to cease hostilities immediately through dialogue rather than force. He emphasized that regional stability requires cooperation between the two inseparable neighbors while China maintains an objective stance on their conflict.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Pakistan and Afghanistan via telephone for immediate restraint, urging them to hold bilateral talks promptly through mediation by a Chinese Special Envoy to resolve their differences peacefully while avoiding escalating tension. Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to actively reduce tensions between the two nations as part of these ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Afghanistan's foreign minister to resolve disputes with Pakistan through dialogue rather than force following recent Pakistani military strikes on Afghan terror camps. This call for de-escalation comes amid heightened tensions and a resurgence of terrorism in border regions since the Taliban returned to power, which has led Islamabad repeatedly demanding that terrorist sanctuaries be dismantled without success so far.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated on Friday in phone talks with Afghan foreign minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi that the issues between Afghanistan and Pakistan can only be resolved through dialogue, warning against using force. Both officials emphasized their commitment to regional peace by rejecting military conflict while expressing hope for China's continued mediation efforts as a major neighbor.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated during a phone call with Afghanistan's foreign minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday that dialogue and consultation are essential for resolving conflicts between the two nations. Both officials emphasized their commitment to peace, mutual trust, and regional stability while expressing hope in China's continued mediation efforts as external tensions rise.