[China] - China backs Pakistan, India to manage distinctions through dialogue: FM

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China invites and supports Pakistan and India to appropriately handle their distinctions through dialogue, accomplish a thorough and long
lasting ceasefire, and seek essential solutions, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.Wang, likewise a member of the Political
Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when holding talks with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister
and foreign minister of Pakistan
He added that this remains in line with the basic and long-lasting interests of both sides, favorable to regional peace and stability and
likewise the common expectation of the international community.China and Pakistan have kept close tactical communication on consolidating
traditional friendship, enhancing equally useful cooperation and jointly attending to obstacles, which shows the high level of bilateral
relations, Wang said.He added that as ironclad good friends, China will, as constantly, firmly support Pakistan in protecting its nationwide
sovereignty and territorial integrity, pursuing an advancement course matched to its national conditions, resolutely combating terrorism,
and playing a higher function in global and local affairs
Wang also highlighted Chinas dedication to constantly deepening the all-weather tactical cooperative collaboration with Pakistan.He called
on both sides to join hands to develop an updated variation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and promote cooperation on market,
farming, energy and minerals, human resources development, counter-terrorism and security.For his part, Dar said Pakistan values the
brotherly relationship with China, firmly follows the one-China concept and supports China in protecting its national interests and
dignity.He included that Pakistan admires Chinas new advancement achievements, particularly in development and sci-tech development, looks
forward to reinforcing all-round cooperation with China, and wants to continue to receive strong assistance from China in conquering current
troubles and promoting nationwide advancement, security and stability.Pakistan will do its finest to guarantee the safety of Chinese
personnel, jobs and organizations in Pakistan, he said.Dar informed on the latest scenario following the ceasefire understanding in between
Pakistan and India, along with Pakistans factors to consider
He thanked China for promoting justice and making constant efforts and substantial contributions to the ceasefire and promoting peace,
noting that Pakistan will resolutely protect its national sovereignty and territorial stability, and wants to keep dialogue with India and
relieve the situation.The two sides likewise exchanged views on enhancing regional cooperation and deepening coordination in multilateral
systems.