World News | Kashmir issue should be resolved according to UN resolution: China

ISLAMABAD, May 6 (Xinhua) — China said on Saturday that the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan is an issue left over from history and should be resolved in accordance with United Nations resolutions while avoiding any unilateral actions.

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang arrived in Pakistan on Friday to start a two-day visit, his first to the country. On Saturday, he co-chaired a meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

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The two sides issued a joint statement after the fourth round of “Pakistan-China Strategic Dialogue” was concluded in Islamabad.

According to the statement, the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and cooperation was reviewed during the dialogue, including the political, strategic, economic, defense security, education and cultural fields, while regional and global issues of mutual concern were also discussed.

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It said the two sides emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in South Asia and the need to resolve all outstanding disputes.

The Chinese side reiterated that the Kashmir dispute is an issue left over from history between India and Pakistan and should be properly and peacefully resolved in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements.

“Both sides oppose any unilateral action that further complicates an already volatile situation,” the statement said.

India has previously criticized China and Pakistan for making unwarranted references to the Indian federal territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

“We have always rejected such statements and all parties concerned are aware of our unequivocal position on these matters. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh are and always will be an integral and integral part of India. No Other countries are qualified to comment on this,” the foreign ministry said last year when the two close allies raised the issue of Kashmir in a joint statement.

China and Pakistan also agreed to continue to provide enduring support on issues concerning each other’s core national interests, the joint statement said.

“Reaffirming Pakistan’s special status in China’s neighborhood diplomacy, China reaffirms its firm support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and its firm support for Pakistan’s unity, stability and economic prosperity,” the statement read.

The Pakistani side reaffirmed its adherence to the “One China” policy and firmly supported China on all core issues involving China’s national interests, including Taiwan, Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong, and the South China Sea.

“The two sides reiterated their commitment to the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and are satisfied with the steady progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project,” the statement said.

The two sides reaffirmed that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is an open and inclusive platform for win-win cooperation, and third parties are welcome to derive maximum benefits from it.

The two sides reviewed the progress of various projects in Gwadar Port and reaffirmed their determination to build Gwadar into a high-quality port and trade connectivity hub.

The statement said that the foreign ministers of the two countries emphasized that Pakistan-China friendship is a historical reality and a conscious choice of the two countries.

Pakistan thanks China for its economic and financial support and generous assistance for post-disaster reconstruction and recovery.

Both parties reaffirmed their firm resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

China appreciates that Pakistan has taken measures to strengthen the security of Chinese projects, personnel and institutions in Pakistan, and has captured and brought to justice the perpetrators of attacks on Chinese citizens such as Dasu and Karachi. Add to.

The two sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the fields of security and counter-terrorism.

The two sides emphasized that the international community needs to continue to provide assistance and support to Afghanistan, including unfreezing the country’s overseas financial assets.

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