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China says it supports Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire

Published October 16, 2025 Updated October 16, 2025 01:42pm
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BEIJING: China supports countries in exercising restraint and realising a full and lasting ceasefire, its foreign ministry said on Thursday, when asked about Pakistan and Afghanistan agreeing to a 48-hour ceasefire.

China stands ready to continue to play a constructive role for continued improvement in the two countries’ relations, Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry, told a regular press briefing.