China Urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to Resolve Tensions Through Dialogue

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi to resolve disputes between Afghanistan and Pakistan through dialogue and consultation, rather than force.

14 Mar, 02:17 — 14 Mar, 06:21

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Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been escalating, particularly concerning border security and militant groups. China, a key regional player and ally to both nations, is stepping in to de-escalate the situation, highlighting the potential for broader regional instability if the conflict intensifies.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi
China urged both Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation
China advised against the use of force to resolve the tensions

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi via phone.

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China urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve tensions through dialogue and consultation.

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China warned that force would worsen the crisis.

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China offered Beijing’s mediation to support regional peace.

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China's offer of mediation to support regional peace

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Wang Yi's call for restraint and a ceasefire

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely neutral and factual, focusing on reporting China's diplomatic stance without significant political framing.

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China urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to resolve tensions via talks, not force

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi in a phone call that disputes between Afghanistan and Pakistan should be resolved through dialogue and consultation, not force, the foreign ministry said in a statement published on Friday. Wang urged both sides to remain calm and exercise restraint, hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible, seek an immediate ceasefire and address differences through dialogue, according to the statement. Chinese FM cal...

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