In a call with Pakistan’s deputy PM, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirms support for Islamabad’s sovereignty, urges impartial probe into the Pahalgam attack, and presses India and Pakistan to de-escalate.
April 27, 2025: China has thrown its weight behind Pakistan amid the rising tensions with India following the devastating terror attack at Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 civilians dead.
In a phone call with Pakistani deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China is “closely following” developments after the attack and supports an “impartial investigation” into the incident, according to an official Chinese foreign ministry readout.
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China, Wang reiterated, “resolutely supports Pakistan’s sovereignty and security interests,” calling Islamabad a “staunch friend and all-weather strategic partner.” He further urged both India and Pakistan to “exercise restraint,” “meet each other halfway,” and avoid escalation, warning that conflict would not serve the interests of either side or regional stability.
The call comes as relations between India and Pakistan nosedive after the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, which was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group. India swiftly retaliated by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, halting visa services for Pakistani nationals, and closing the critical Attari land border crossing.
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In response, Pakistan threatened that any interference with water flows would be considered an “act of war” and moved to shut its airspace to Indian airliners while freezing trade ties.
During the conversation, Dar echoed Pakistan’s familiar narrative, stating Islamabad remains committed to fighting terrorism and opposes actions that could escalate the situation. Pakistan’s foreign ministry also released a statement accusing India of “baseless propaganda” and reaffirming “strong appreciation” for China’s “unwavering support.”
Both sides pledged to “uphold regional peace and stability, promote mutual respect and understanding, and jointly oppose unilateralism and hegemonic policies,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, there has been no official response from New Delhi to Beijing’s remarks. However, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday, stressing the need for “zero tolerance” for terrorism.
In the past few days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jaishankar have been actively engaging global leaders, including US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, garnering widespread condemnation of the Pahalgam attack and expressions of solidarity with India.
The situation remains tense as India’s diplomatic and military establishments brace for further developments.
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