Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to ease tensions, hold dialogue


(MENAFN) China on Tuesday urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to reduce tensions and engage in constructive dialogue, according to reports.

During a routine press briefing in Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized, “Pakistan and Afghanistan are both China's traditional and friendly neighbors, and the two countries are and will always be neighbors of each other.”

The comments followed weekend clashes along the border between the two nations, which reportedly resulted in at least five fatalities in Afghanistan. Reports indicate that the situation has since stabilized.

China encouraged both countries to “continue handling differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation, to de-escalate tensions, and jointly keep the region peaceful and stable,” the spokesperson added.

The official further stated that China is prepared to collaborate with the international community to continue contributing “a constructive role” in improving relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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