China Urges India and Pakistan to Show Restraint Amid Rising Tensions After Pahalgam Terror Attack

China has called for calm between India and Pakistan following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. In a phone call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed the importance of restraint and dialogue between the two neighbouring nations.
According to China’s state-run Global Times, Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is closely monitoring the situation. He urged both sides to “exercise restraint, move toward each other, and work to de-escalate tensions.”
Wang Yi expressed China’s support for an impartial investigation into the Pahalgam attack and reiterated that combating terrorism is a shared responsibility of the international community. He also reaffirmed China’s backing of Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts.
The conversation comes at a time when India has taken several steps against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and a complete ban on Pakistani visas. Additionally, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has launched a full probe into the Pahalgam incident. Teams of officials have sealed off the attack site and are currently questioning eyewitnesses to gather crucial evidence.
Amid the rising tensions, over 500 Pakistani nationals have reportedly left India through the Attari border in the last three days, following the expiry of short-term visas.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister briefed Wang on the current developments and expressed concern over India’s recent measures. China’s call for de-escalation highlights Beijing’s growing role in regional diplomacy and its continued emphasis on stability in South Asia.
The situation remains tense, but the international community, led by voices like China’s, hopes for a peaceful resolution between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
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