China favours settling the Kashmir conflict in accordance with UNSC resolutions.

China has called for resolving the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and relevant bilateral agreements between Pakistan and India. This was stated by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Mao Ning, who was replying to a question on the Kashmir dispute during a media briefing in Beijing, on Thursday. She said that China’s position on the dispute over Kashmir has been consistent and clear. “This is an issue left over from history between India and Pakistan and should be properly managed in a peaceful way in accordance with the UN charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and relevant bilateral agreements,” she said.

Mao Ning maintained that the relevant parties should avoid taking unilateral actions that could further complicate the situation but rather engage in dialogue and consultations to resolve the dispute and maintain peace and stability in the region.