The Hindu : China calls for Indo-Pak. talks

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Sunday, Jun 30, 2002

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China calls for Indo-Pak. talks

BEIJING JUNE 29. Emphasising that all South Asian countries should cooperate in combating terrorism, China said today that it stood for reconciliation between India and Pakistan through dialogue to establish peace in the region.

At a meeting here with the visiting newly-appointed Pakistan Deputy Foreign Minister, Inam-ul Haq, the Chinese Foreign Minister, Tang Jiaxuan, said the fight against terrorism needed the cooperation of all South Asian countries on the basis of equality and mutual respect.

Appealing to India and Pakistan to resume talks, Mr. Tang said the international community and the U.N. Security Council had reached a consensus on averting a conflict in South Asia over Kashmir issue.

In dealing with issues concerning India-Pakistan relations, China, a close ally of Pakistan, he said, always aimed at maintaining peace and stability in the region, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

The Chinese Vice-Premier, Qian Qichen, told Mr. Haq on Friday that Beijing stood for reconciliation between India and Pakistan and would contribute to peace and stability in South Asia. The risk of conflict still remained in spite of recent signs of easing of Indo-Pak tensions, he added.China had urged the international community to handle the India-Pakistan issue with a more ``balanced attitude'', Mr. Qian said. — PTI

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