China Applauds Modi-Sharif Meeting; Says Good for Regional Peace
Chinese officials welcomed PM Modi’s surprise visit and friendly gesture towards Pakistan on Christmas day.
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China today welcomed the surprise meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Lahore and said that improvement in Indo-Pak ties is significant for regional peace, stability and development.
The Chinese side has noticed the report and welcomes the latest development in the Pakistan-India relationship.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang
Lu said Pakistan and India are important countries in south Asia and improvement of their relationship will be significant to regional peace, stability and development.
As the common neighbour and friend of both Pakistan and India, China is happy to support Pakistan and India to enhance mutual trust and achieve common development through continuous dialogue.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang
Modi stayed for over two hours in Lahore on his way back home from Afghanistan during which he held talks with Sharif at his Raiwind house.
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