China calls on India and Pakistan to ‘exercise restraint’ after air strike
- Chinese foreign ministry says combating terrorism is ‘a global issue’ that requires cooperation
- It comes after Indian warplanes attack militant camp of Pakistan-backed fighters
Beijing called on New Delhi and Islamabad to “exercise restraint” and avoid further provocations after India said its warplanes attacked a militant camp of Pakistan-backed fighters, adding to tensions between the arch-rivals.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said tackling terrorism was “a global issue” that required cooperation and for nations to maintain good relations.
“We hope that both India and Pakistan can exercise restraint and adopt actions that will help stabilise the situation in the region and improve mutual relations,” Lu said in a daily press briefing on Tuesday.
“I want to say that combating terrorism is a global issue and a global challenge. It requires cooperation between countries,” he said. “To ensure necessary international cooperation in this regard, we should create the favourable conditions and atmosphere for that cooperation.”