China’s vice FM meets Pakistan envoy to discuss India tensions

Sun said China welcomes and supports Pakistan and India achieving comprehensive and lasting ceasefire

By Reuters
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May 15, 2025
China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong pictured in Tokyo, Japan, on February 22, 2023.—Reuters

BEIJING: China’s vice foreign minister Sun Weidong met on Tuesday with Pakistan’s ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi to discuss tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, a statement from his ministry said on Wednesday. Sun said “China welcomes and supports Pakistan and India achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire”, the statement said. “China is ready to continue to play a constructive role in this regard,” it added.