As tensions between India and Pakistan surge following Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terror attack, China has stepped in to reiterate its unwavering support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed this message during a high-level meeting with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing.
The diplomatic overture comes on the heels of India’s precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of Operation Sindoor—a response to the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam. When Pakistani forces retaliated by targeting Indian civilians, the Indian military launched counterstrikes on Pakistani airbases and artillery positions, resulting in extensive damage and military casualties.
Describing Pakistan as an “ironclad friend,” Wang Yi stressed that China would continue to support Islamabad in safeguarding its national interests and resisting external pressure. His statement also served as a caution against escalation, urging both sides—India and Pakistan—to exercise restraint in a volatile regional climate.
According to China’s state-run Global Times, Wang reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to building a “China-Pakistan community with a shared future” while backing Pakistan in its fight against terrorism. He added that China supports Pakistan’s path of development and its growing role in international and regional diplomacy.
The two countries also discussed scaling up their strategic cooperation under an enhanced version of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The expansion would include deeper collaboration in energy, agriculture, mineral exploration, industrial zones, and security frameworks—a move that could further solidify the economic and strategic alignment between the two allies.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed gratitude for China’s continued support, especially in the aftermath of the conflict. While reaffirming Pakistan’s sovereign right to self-defense, he also emphasized the country’s readiness to keep diplomatic channels open with India.
In a reciprocal diplomatic gesture, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s support for the One-China principle and its intention to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors. He also addressed recent attacks on Chinese nationals working on infrastructure projects in Pakistan, vowing to intensify security measures to ensure their safety.
Apart from his talks with Wang Yi, Dar also held discussions with Liu Jianchao, the powerful head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC). Their dialogue focused not only on the conflict but also on broader geopolitical concerns, including India’s recent move to suspend its participation in the 1960 Indus Water Treaty.
While Beijing’s diplomatic posture is clearly tilted in favour of Islamabad, its consistent call for restraint suggests a desire to avoid being entangled in a direct confrontation between two nuclear-armed neighbours. This balancing act reflects China’s broader strategic interest in maintaining regional stability while protecting its economic and political investments in Pakistan.
China’s vocal support for Pakistan during a heated military episode with India highlights its evolving role as a regional power broker. The move could deepen India’s strategic alignment with Western powers while amplifying the India-China-Pakistan triangular tensions in South Asia.
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