Islamabad, May 07, 2023 (PPI-OT): China has said that the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan should be resolved as per the United Nations (UN) resolutions while avoiding any unilateral action. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit, which is his first trip to the country. He co-chaired a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

The two sides issued a joint statement at the conclusion of the 4th round of the ‘Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue’ in Islamabad. According to the statement, both sides underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability in South Asia and the need for the resolution of all outstanding disputes.

The Chinese side reiterated that the Kashmir dispute was left over from history between India and Pakistan and should be properly and peacefully resolved in accordance with the UN Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements. “Both sides opposed any unilateral actions that further complicate the already volatile situation,” according to the statement.

“Reaffirming Pakistan’s special place in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy, the Chinese side reiterated its firm support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as its unity, stability, and economic prosperity,” it read.

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