Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi acknowledged Pakistan’s restraint and appreciated its responsible approach under challenging circumstances.

During a telephone conversation, Dar briefed Chinese FM Yi on the evolving regional situation in the wake of last night’s Indian aggression and Pakistan’s carefully calibrated response.

The Chinese foreign minister reaffirmed that China, as Pakistan’s All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partner and ironclad friend, will continue to stand firmly by Pakistan in upholding its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence.

“Both leaders emphasised the importance of close communication and agreed to maintain ongoing coordination in the days ahead,” the foreign office said in a post on X.