New Delhi/Beijing, May 11 — Following the recent ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a high-level telephonic conversation late Saturday night with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The focal point of the discussion was India’s counter-terror operation ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the broader need to maintain regional peace and stability.
India’s Action Was Necessary: Doval
During the conversation, Doval strongly justified India’s counter-offensive, stating that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which led to significant civilian casualties, made a strong response imperative.
“India does not seek war—it was not our choice,” Doval said. “However, given the scale and severity of the attack, a decisive response against terrorism was necessary.” He further expressed hope that both India and Pakistan would now uphold the ceasefire with full commitment and work towards restoring peace in the region.
China Backs Dialogue, Opposes Terrorism
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the Pahalgam attack and reiterated China’s firm stance against terrorism in all its forms.
“The current global landscape is volatile, and peace in the Asian region faces major challenges,” Wang said. “India and Pakistan, being neighbors of China, must choose cooperation and dialogue over confrontation.”
Wang praised Doval’s clarity in stressing that war was not India’s priority, and expressed optimism that both nations would act with restraint, engage in constructive dialogue, and resolve issues peacefully.
“China supports a broad and lasting ceasefire between India and Pakistan,” Wang added. “This is in the interest not only of the two countries but also of the entire international community.”
China’s Growing Diplomatic Role Amid Rising Tensions
The phone conversation comes in the wake of ‘Operation Sindoor’, India’s precision strike on terror infrastructure inside Pakistan, which triggered a sharp escalation in regional tensions. The operation followed the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which India attributed to Pakistan-based militants.
Amid heightened tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump facilitated a ceasefire announcement, and now China’s involvement as a mediator signals a surge in diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
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