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China Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire, Offers Support for Lasting Peace
China hails the 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging both sides to pursue dialogue and restraint. Beijing pledges to play a constructive role in promoting lasting peace and regional stability.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-16
China Welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire, Offers Support for Lasting Peace

China has welcomed the decision to declare a 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan, expressing hope that the truce will pave the way for dialogue and long-term peace between the two neighboring nations.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, in an official statement, said Beijing is pleased that both Islamabad and Kabul have agreed to halt hostilities temporarily and have shown willingness to address their differences through constructive talks.

“This move is in the mutual interest of both sides and will contribute to peace and stability in the region. China welcomes and supports this development,” Lin Jian stated.

He described both Pakistan and Afghanistan as “friendly neighbors and indispensable geographical partners,” emphasizing that Beijing encourages both nations to “exercise restraint, pursue comprehensive and sustainable peace, and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation.”

The spokesperson reaffirmed that China will “continue to play a constructive role in promoting and developing relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan,” highlighting Beijing’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to ensure lasting regional harmony.

The ceasefire announcement came on Wednesday (October 15) following days of escalating border clashes and air strikes that left more than a dozen civilians dead and over 100 injured. According to Reuters, the violence marked the most severe confrontation between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the Taliban assumed control of Kabul in 2021.

Analysts view China’s statement as a significant diplomatic gesture, reflecting its growing role as a stabilizing force in South and Central Asia amid rising tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.
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