China Calls for Dialogue Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions

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China Calls for Dialogue Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions

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China Calls for Dialogue Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Amid Rising Tensions

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China's Foreign Minister stresses dialogue over force to resolve Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions.
Wang Yi calls for immediate ceasefire and peaceful discussions.
Tensions escalated following recent military actions by Pakistan near Kandahar.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged both Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their ongoing tensions through "dialogue and consultation, not force." In a statement, Wang emphasized the need for both sides to remain calm and to hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible to seek an immediate ceasefire, warning that further military action would only complicate the situation, according to Reuters and Dawn.

This appeal for restraint comes in the wake of heightened hostilities, notably after Pakistan bombed a fuel depot near Afghanistan's Kandahar airport, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the neighbors. Wang criticized the ongoing military actions as detrimental to efforts at peace and stability, pointing out that the further use of force would exacerbate existing issues, as reported by Reuters and Channel News Asia.

Additionally, during the conversation, Wang and Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi discussed the situation in Iran, indicating China's willingness to cooperate with the international community to promote peace. This diplomatic engagement underscores China's role in mediating conflicts in the region, which remains fragile, according to Dawn and Channel News Asia.