In light of Islamabad's escalating tensions with India, China has demanded a "swift and fair investigation" into the Pahalgam terror attack and stated support for its all-weather ally Pakistan in defending its security interests and sovereignty.
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi over the phone on Sunday, April 27, 2025, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency. According to the report, Mr. Dar gave Mr. Wang, who is also a member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee's Political Bureau, an update on the most recent tensions between India and Pakistan "following a terrorist attack in the Kashmir region."
Mr. Wang stated that China was keeping a close eye on the events and emphasized that fighting terrorism was a global responsibility. He also reiterated Beijing's unwavering support for Pakistan's resolute counterterrorism efforts.
According to the report, Mr. Wang stated, "China fully understands Pakistan's legitimate security concerns and supports Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and security interests as an ironclad friend and an all-weather strategic cooperative partner."
Mr. Wang stated, "China believes that conflict does not serve the fundamental interests of either India or Pakistan, nor does it benefit regional peace and stability, and advocates for a swift and fair investigation." He went on to say that China hopes both sides will continue to exercise restraint, approach one another, and cooperate to defuse the situation.
According to the report, Mr. Dar emphasized Pakistan's steadfast and continuous fight against terrorism and its opposition to any measures that might cause the situation to worsen. According to the news agency, Mr. Dar stated that Pakistan is dedicated to handling the matter in a responsible way and will continue to communicate with China and the international community.
China "strongly condemned" the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 23 that claimed the lives of 26 people, the majority of whom were tourists. We vehemently denounce the assault.
Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, had told a media briefing that China "strongly opposes all forms of terrorism." He had stated, "We grieve for the lives lost and offer deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and the injured." Separately, the attack was denounced by Xu Feihong, China's ambassador to India. He had posted on X that he was "shocked by the attack in Pahalgam and condemn [it]." "Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the victims, the injured, and the bereaved. "Abolish all forms of terrorism," he had declared.
