‘War was not India’s choice and was not in the interests of any party’: NSA Ajit Doval speaks to China’s Wang Yi | India News – The Times of India

Wang Yi and Ajit Doval (R) NEW DELHI: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday spoke with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on a phone call amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. While referring to India’s response to Pahalgam terror attack, Doval said, “War was not India’s choice and was not in the interests…

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China vows to stand by Pakistan in defending its ‘sovereignty, territorial integrity’, calls it ‘iron-clad friend’ – Times of India

China on Saturday said that it would continue to support Pakistan in upholding its “sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence”, describing the country as an “iron-clad friend.”According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi made these remarks in a phone call with Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar.Dar updated Wang…

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China seeks ‘impartial’ probe into Pahalgam attack, backs Pakistan – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: China has sought an “impartial” probe into the Pahalgam terror attack while backing Pakistan’s “legitimate” security concerns and calling upon both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi spoke to his Pakistan counterpart Ishaq Dar Sunday and also supported Pakistan’s efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and security interests.According to…

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Pahalgam terror attack | ‘Closely following situation’: China backs Pakistan, advocates ‘impartial probe’ into Pahalgam terror attack | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: China has expressed its support for Pakistan, its “all-weather strategic cooperative partner”, and advocated for an “impartial probe” into the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 Indians and one Nepalese citizen on April 22.In a phone call with Pakistan deputy PM Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said that…

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After disengagement, India and China agree on next steps to normalise ties | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With disengagement at the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh having proceeded without a hitch, India and China focused on taking the next steps in normalising Sino-Indian ties as external affairs minister S Jaishankar met his counterpart Wang Yi in Rio on the margins of the G20 summit.According to an Indian readout, the…

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Japan seeks stability but expects ‘China to behave …’: New foreign minister – Times of India

Japan minister Takeshi Iwaya (File photo: Reuters) Japan’s newly appointed foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, made it clear that Tokyo expects China to “behave responsibly” while aiming for a “constructive and stable relationship” based on shared interests. In his first press conference on Wednesday, Iwaya emphasized Japan’s intention to cooperate with Beijing, but firmly said, “What…

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‘We support full UN membership of Palestine’: China at UNGA – Times of India

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday reiterated China’s strong support for Palestine’s legitimate rights and its bid for full United Nations membership, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly. Amid rising violence in the Middle East, Wang expressed Beijing’s commitment to the Palestinian cause and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.“China has always…

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