China ready to play 'constructive role' with India, Pakistan: Xinhua

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday that Beijing supported India and Pakistan's efforts to reach a ceasefire, and remains "willing to continue playing a constructive role" in the process, state news agency Xinhua reported.

Wang made the comment during telephone talks with Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, adding that Beijing remained concerned about any escalation in the conflict, given that it shares borders with both countries.

In a separate call with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Wang said he hoped both sides would "remain calm and restrained... and avoid escalating the situation," after reported violations of the ceasefire agreement reached Saturday.


"China supports and expects India and Pakistan to achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire through consultation," Xinhia quoted Wang as saying to Doval.