China Expresses Concern Over Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan After Pahalgam Terror Attack
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, expressed concern over the growing tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. In a phone call with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Wang stated that China is closely monitoring the situation and hopes both countries exercise restraint to avoid further escalation.
Wang emphasized China’s support for an impartial investigation into the attack, underscoring that both India and Pakistan should work together to de-escalate the situation. As a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Wang also expressed China’s hope that both sides would move towards dialogue to ease tensions.
In the wake of the attack, India has taken several measures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and halting all Pakistani visas. Wang acknowledged that combating terrorism is a collective responsibility for all nations and reiterated China’s support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts.
The Pakistani government briefed Wang on the latest developments, and news reports indicate that over 500 Pakistani nationals have left India in recent days after the expiration of short-term visas. Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation into the Pahalgam attack and has begun questioning eyewitnesses and sealing off the attack site to preserve evidence.
This incident has intensified the longstanding tensions between India and Pakistan, with both sides taking strong measures in response.
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