Dec 16: Describing India and Pakistan as its important neighbours, China today said the two countries should engage in "friendly consultations" to resolve the Kashmir issue and strengthen their cooperation for peace and stability in South Asia.
China regarded both India and Pakistan as important neighbours and friends, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu told reporters, replying to questions on Indo-Pak ties.
"We hope the two can strengthen cooperation and exchanges to improve relations, which is important for peace and stability in South Asia," she said.
"As for territorial dispute of Kashmir between India and Pakistan, we hold that two sides should engage in friendly consultations and resolve the issue," Jiang said.