In a conversation with Ajit Doval, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang advocates for a long-term truce.

• Wang Yi expressed hope for a lasting ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

• Doval emphasized that war is not India’s choice but India needs to take counter-terrorism action after the Pahalgam attack.

• Wang condemned the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which triggered the worst fighting between India and Pakistan in years.

• He expressed China’s support for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire through consultation.

• Wang emphasized the importance of peace and stability in Asia and the commitment to restoring regional peace.

• He also spoke to Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who expressed willingness to achieve a ceasefire but would respond to any acts violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity.