Beijing: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday met Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in China’s Hainan province where both the countries discussed on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pak FM briefed the Chinese side on the situation in Jammu & Kashmir, including its concerns, position and current urgent issues.
The Chinese side reiterated that the Kashmir issue is a dispute left over from history between India and Pakistan, which is an objective fact, and that the dispute should be resolved peacefully and properly through the UN Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements.
On Int'l Day of Remembrance & Tribute to Victims of Terrorism, I pay homage to 🇵🇰 Armed Forces, LEAs & civilians who have lost their lives to terrorism. World has collective responsibility to ensure sanctity of life & demand end of state sponsored terrorism in Kashmir & Palestine
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) August 21, 2020
China reportedly opposes any unilateral actions that complicate the situation.
“Always a pleasure to meet State Councilor & FM Wang Yi and to strengthen the deep bonds shared between Pakistan and China. Together we will continue to safeguard our common interests and promote peace, prosperity, and development in the region,” tweeted Pak FM.
Always a pleasure to meet State Councilor & FM Wang Yi and to strengthen the deep bonds shared between Pakistan and China. Together we will continue to safeguard our common interests and promote peace, prosperity, and development in the region. 🇵🇰 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/eKEGB4d3EE
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) August 21, 2020
Qureshi and Wang also “exchanged views on COVID-19 pandemic, bilateral relations, and international and regional issues of mutual interest, and reached consensus to collectively take measures to safeguard their common interests and promote peace, prosperity, and development in the region”.
