China on Thursday commended India and Pakistan for their decision to observe the 2003 ceasefire agreement to stop cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and expressed hope that the two neighbours will "properly resolve" their differences. The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan on May 29, during a conversation over the hotline, agreed to fully implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit" to stop cross border firings in Jammu and Kashmir. "We commend the positive actions taken by both sides," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told media briefing here. "We hope that both sides could properly resolve their disputes through dialogue and consultation and maintain regional peace and stability," she said in response to a question. The LoC has been witnessing increasing hostilities in the last few months.

Source: dna May 31, 2018 10:30 UTC