China presses Pakistan, Afghanistan to pursue talks and ceasefire

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke via telephone with Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi.

BEIJING: China has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to move toward an immediate ceasefire and resolve their differences through dialogue.

According to a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke via telephone with Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi.

Wang highlighted that China’s Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs is actively engaged in mediation efforts between the two countries.

The Chinese minister expressed hope that both Pakistan and Afghanistan would exercise restraint and avoid escalating tensions.

The spokesperson added that China has urged both sides to hold bilateral talks promptly and emphasized the importance of dialogue to resolve disputes.

China reaffirmed its commitment to continue playing an active role in reducing tensions between the two nations.