China welcomes temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan

BEIJING: (Mar 19) China on Thursday welcomed a temporary pause in fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan while downplaying reports of its failure to enforce a ceasefire between the two neighbours.

China welcomes the temporary ceasefire agreement reached by Pakistan and Afghanistan during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian told a media briefing here.

China appreciates the efforts made by relevant Islamic countries, Lin said, downplaying reports of Beijing’s failure to enforce a ceasefire between the two neighbours.