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