Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said Tuesday that
China was very concerned about the deteriorating situation between
India and Pakistan.
Kong made the remark when asked to comment on the worsening
relations between the two countries, whose troops have been
exchanging fire on the border.
Kong said as a neighbor of both countries, China seriously hoped
India and Pakistan would exercise restraint and find a peaceful
settlement through consultation and dialogue, attaching most
importance to peace and stability in the South Asia region.
Such a move conformed to the fundamental interests of the Indian
and Pakistani people, and also served the common interests of all
countries in the South Asia region, said the spokesman.
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May 22, 2002)