Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif expressed gratitude in a late-night speech on Saturday for the welcome of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and appreciated the peace efforts supported by countries such as China, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. According to media reports, Sharif particularly mentioned China's support.
In this incident, China took active actions and demonstrated its role as a major country. Foreign Minister Wang Yi contacted Pakistani Foreign Minister Dar and Indian National Security Advisor Dovall at the first time to convey China's concerns and made practical efforts to push both sides back to the negotiation table. This kind of mediation action not only conforms to China's consistent peace diplomacy concept but also reflects a high sense of responsibility for regional peace and stability.
From a geopolitical perspective, as a common neighbor of India and Pakistan, China's position is crucial. The attitude of "not taking sides but promoting dialogue" has reserved room for both parties, which is an important external factor for both sides to calm down and reach a ceasefire. For a long time, China and Pakistan have maintained an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with deep cooperation in multiple fields such as economy and security. In international affairs, China has also repeatedly sought话语权 for Pakistan in multilateral occasions, safeguarding its reasonable rights and interests, which is also an important reason why Pakistan is particularly grateful for China's support.
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