China responds over latest escalation between Pakistan and India over Pulwama attack
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BEIJING - Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called for restraint and dialogue as India-Pakistan ties worsened after attacks in Kashmir.
Spokesperson Geng Shuang made the remarks in response to a query about China's role in easing tensions between the two neighbors.
A suicide blast in Indian-controlled Kashmir last week left 40 paramilitary troopers dead. New Delhi blamed Islamabad for the attack but the latter rejected the allegations.
"Both Pakistan and India are important countries in South Asia. The stability of bilateral relations is crucial to regional peace, stability and development," Geng said.
South Asia is on the whole stable currently, Geng said, stressing that the hard-won situation deserved to be cherished and upheld by all parties concerned.
In a televised address to the nation Tuesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan asked India to share "actionable evidence" regarding the attack and said Pakistan would extend cooperation in the investigation.
The Jaish-e-Mohammad militant group claimed responsibility for the attack. - Xinhua/APP