China backs Pakistan after ceasefire breach, praises Islamabad’s 'restraint' amid India tensions
PTC Web Desk: Within hours of Pakistan allegedly violating a freshly brokered ceasefire, China extended clear diplomatic support to Islamabad. This came as leaders in India, including Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah and Gujarat home minister Harsh Sanghavi, flagged drone sightings along the border, raising concerns about renewed hostilities.
During a phone conversation with Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi assured Beijing’s firm backing of Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. Pakistan’s Foreign Office quickly released a statement confirming the exchange, noting that Dar had updated Wang Yi on regional developments and the recent military confrontation following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the statement, China commended Pakistan for showing restraint under difficult circumstances. "Wang Yi reaffirmed that China, as Pakistan's All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partner and iron-clad friend, will continue to stand firmly by Pakistan," Islamabad said.
In parallel diplomatic outreach, Ishaq Dar also held talks with Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan to brief him on the evolving regional scenario.
Meanwhile, India responded strongly to the ceasefire violations. In an official statement, New Delhi noted, "There have been repeated violations of the understanding reached earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. This amounts to a breach of the agreement made today."
India’s statement further underlined that its armed forces are responding "adequately and appropriately" to these violations. "The armed forces have been instructed to maintain heightened vigilance and act firmly against any further violations along the International Border and Line of Control," it said.
- With inputs from agencies
