There was no mention of terrorism in the official statement issued by China after the meeting between Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit. According to the foreign ministry, not only India, but Pakistan too has been a victim of terrorism. In combating terrorism, Pakistan has made great sacrifices. This needs to be recognised by the international community,” foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a regular news briefing. “As for problems between India and Pakistan, both countries are close neighbours of China.

Source: Hindustan Times October 17, 2016 09:03 UTC