Beijing allays concerns over ties with Islamabad

China and Pakistan are traditional friends and neighbours, and the two countries have very close cooperation in various fields, but the cooperation between China and Pakistan is not targeted at any third party, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

Addressing her regular briefing, she said that as to the situation between India and Pakistan, Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out during his talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar that China welcomes and supports efforts by India and Pakistan to properly handle their differences through dialogue, achieve a full and lasting ceasefire, and seek fundamental solutions.

The spokesperson said that this is in line with the fundamental and long-term interests of both sides and conducive to regional peace and stability, as well as the shared expectation of the international community.