China Urges India, Pakistan to Exercise Restraints

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Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Thursday, December 20, 2001

China Urges India, Pakistan to Exercise Restraints

As a neighbor and friend of both India and Pakistan, China is deeply concerned about the development of the situation along the borders of India and Pakistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said Thursday.

Zhang made the remark at a regular press conference when asked to comment on the exchange of fires and the escalating tensions along the borders of India and Pakistan.

She said China strongly hopes both countries show restraint to avoid the escalation and deterioration of the already tense relations.

China hopes the two nations will properly solve the current problem through dialogue and consultation, so as to maintain the regional peace and stability, Zhang added.

China Hopes India, Pakistan Will Show Restraint