China vows support to Pakistan, calls for restraint after attack

China on Sunday backed its close ally Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and security interests, with foreign minister Wang Yi calling on New Delhi and Islamabad to exercise restraint in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

- Rezaul H Laskar

NEW DELHI:

During a phone call with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar, Wang said China is closely following developments after the terror attack and backs an "impartial investigation" into the incident, according to a readout from China's foreign ministry.

"China has always supported Pakistan in its resolute anti-terrorism actions. As a staunch friend and all-weather strategic partner, China fully understands Pakistan's reasonable security concerns and supports Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and security interests," Wang was quoted as saying in the Chinese readout.