China appreciates India and Pakistan's decision to observe 2003 ceasefire-agreement
China today welcomed India and Pakistan's decision to observe the 2003 ceasefire agreement to stop cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K. "We commend the positive actions taken by both sides. We hope that both sides could properly resolve their disputes through dialogue and consultation and maintain regional peace and stability," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.
Both sides agreed after reviewing the prevailing situation
A total of 908 incidents of ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army were reported till May 29 in the current year as against 860 incidents during 2017. On May 29, Indian DGMO Lt Gen Anil Chauhan and Pakistan's Maj Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza agreed to fully implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit" forthwith to stop cross-border firings in J&K.
