China urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to resolve tensions via talks, not force

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their conflicts through dialogue and restraint, following tensions exacerbated by recent military actions. He emphasized the need for immediate ceasefire talks and cooperation for peace in Iran.

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SHANGHAI, March 14 (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi in a phone call ‌that disputes between Afghanistan and Pakistan should be resolved through dialogue and consultation, not force, the foreign ministry said in a statement published on Friday.

Wang urged ⁠both sides to remain calm and exercise restraint, hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible, seek an immediate ceasefire and address differences through dialogue, according to the statement.

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The further use of force would only complicate the situation and intensify tensions, Wang said.

The ‌ministry’s ⁠statement came after Pakistan on Friday bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan’s Kandahar airport, stepping up the neighbours’ worst ⁠conflict in years, despite China’s efforts to mediate.

Wang and Muttaqi also exchanged views on the situation ⁠in Iran, the statement said.

Wang told Muttaqi, according to the statement, that Beijing is willing ⁠to work with the international community, including Afghanistan, to bring peace to Iran.

Reporting by Shanghai Newsroom; Editing by Tom Hogue

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