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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, May 10 (Xinhua) — China urges India and Pakistan to act in the interests of peace and stability and maintain composure and restraint, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Saturday when asked to comment on the escalating tensions between the two countries.
Pakistan reportedly claimed that India had struck the Nur Khan airbase and other targets in the early hours of May 10. Pakistan, in turn, announced a retaliatory strike and launched an operation called Banyan-ul-Marsoos.
The Chinese side has been closely monitoring the developments in the situation between India and Pakistan and is deeply concerned about the escalation. China urges both sides to act in the interests of peace and stability, maintain composure and restraint, return to the track of political settlement through peaceful means, and refrain from any actions that may further escalate tensions, the Chinese diplomat said.
“This is in line with the fundamental interests of India and Pakistan, will benefit stability and peace in the region, and is in line with the common expectations of the international community. China is willing to continue to play a constructive role in this direction,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry added. -0-