China supports and welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement: FM spokesperson

Global Times

By Global Times Published: May 12, 2025 05:17 PM

When asked to comment on media reports that India and Pakistan had reached a consensus on Saturday to immediately cease fire and hold further talks, and that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had spoken separately by phone on Monday night with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Indian National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval, with many countries also playing a positive role in easing tensions between the two sides, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China had taken note of the relevant reports and believes that a ceasefire between India and Pakistan serves the fundamental and long-term interests of both countries, contributes to regional peace and stability, and reflects the shared expectations of the international community. He added that China welcomes and supports this development.

Lin said that India and Pakistan are neighbors that cannot be moved and are both neighboring countries of China. Since tensions between India and Pakistan began, China has maintained close communication with all relevant parties, calling on both sides to remain calm and exercise restraint to avoid further escalation.

He noted that on Saturday night, Wang had separate phone conversations with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Indian National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval, during which Wang pushed for de-escalation and the realization of a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire. Both sides, he added, responded positively.

Lin noted that China hopes India and Pakistan will consolidate and maintain the momentum of the ceasefire, avoid renewed conflict, and resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation, returning to the path of political settlement. China stands ready to maintain communication with both sides and continue to play a constructive role in achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and safeguarding regional peace and stability, said Lin.