China welcomes a ceasefire between India and Pakistan and stands ready to play a role in keeping the region peaceful and stable, APP reports citing Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.

“China noted the reports. The ceasefire between India and Pakistan serves the fundamental and long-term interests of the two countries, contributes to regional peace and stability and meets the common aspiration of the international community. China supports and welcomes this,” Jian said in response to a question during his regular press briefing.

He said that India and Pakistan are and will always be each other’s neighbours. They are both China’s neighbours as well.

Since the start of the tensions, China has been in close communication with relevant parties and called on the two countries to remain calm, exercise restraint and avoid any escalation, he added.

Lin Jian said that on night of May 10, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had telephone conversations, respectively, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to promote the ease of tensions and realisation of a full and lasting ceasefire.