Chinese foreign minister urges India and Pakistan to observe ceasefire.
International news Desk
According to global Times news agency Europe,China believes that it is necessary to prevent a conflict between India and Pakistan in the Jammu and Kashmir region, and urges both sides to observe the ceasefire, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, The global Times Europe media .China expects and supports a soonest ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Both parties need to observe it once it is achieved, in order to prevent the resumption of conflict,” the minister was quoted as saying on the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s website.On May 10, Wang Yi held phone conversations with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar and Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.In a conversation with Dar, the Chinese Foreign Minister emphasized that Beijing is concerned about the escalation of the conflict in Kashmir. He expressed condolences for civilian casualties and voiced support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and national dignity, noting that his country is "at the forefront of international efforts in combating terrorism, making its important contribution.During his communication with Doval, Wang Yi condemned the terrorist attack that provoked the escalation of the India-Pakistan conflict, reminding that Beijing opposes terrorism in all its forms.India and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire on Saturday afternoon. According to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, the talks between the two countries’ militaries resulted in an agreement that both sides will cease all firing and military operations on land, in the air and at sea starting from 5:00 p.m. India Standard Time (11:30 a.m. GMT).However, a few hours after the announcement, drones were spotted in several cities of Jammu and Kashmir, and in Punjab. Air defenses went into action. Power outages were also reported in these areas.