China stated that the Kashmir dispute should be resolved peacefully through 'UN Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements' but any 'unilateral actions' that would complicate the situation must be avoided.
China has informed Pakistan that it opposes any "unilateral action" on the Kashmir issue as the foreign ministers of both the countries met during the 2nd annual strategic dialogue on Friday.
During the meeting, they discussed the Kashmir issue, all-weather bilateral ties, progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and the Afghan peace process.
"The Pakistani side briefed the Chinese side on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, including its concerns, position and current urgent issues," a joint statement issued at the end of the meeting stated.
China stated that the Kashmir dispute should be resolved peacefully through 'UN Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements' but any 'unilateral actions' that would complicate the situation must be avoided.
"The Chinese side reiterated that the Kashmir issue is a dispute left over from history between India and Pakistan, which is an objective fact, and that the dispute should be resolved peacefully and properly through the UN Charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements. China opposes any unilateral actions that complicate the situation," the joint press release stated.
India has maintained that Jammu and Kashmir 'has been, is and shall continue to be an integral part of India.', and no other country will have no locus standi on the issue. After the abrogation of Article 370, the Ministry of External Agency has contacted countries across the world to inform them about India's stance on the issue.
It must be noted that China tried to raise the Kashmir issue in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) but the attempt was thwarted as none of the members took its side and said that it's a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan.
The meeting comes at a time when the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations have soured.
China has told Pakistan, that they are "iron brothers", and will remain its staunchest partner.
"The Chinese side reiterated that Pakistan and China are iron brothers and Pakistan remains China's staunchest partner in the region and that China firmly supports Pakistan in safeguarding its territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.
Beijing also said it supported Islamabad independently choosing a development path based on its national conditions, striving for a better external security environment and playing a more constructive role on international and regional affairs, the release said.
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