China assures Pakistan of support on Kashmir, against aggression by India

The message was conveyed during a meeting of its top diplomat in the provincial capital with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

Islamabad

: With relations already running on a tense note between India and Pakistan over terrorism and rising tensions at borders, China has assured in unequivocal terms of its support in case of any foreign aggression against Islamabad, including on its stance on the Kashmir issue.

China's support was confirmed in a press release issued by the Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif's Office, reports Dawn.

-"In case of any [foreign] aggression our country will extend its full support to Pakistan,-" the statement quoted Consul General of China in Lahore Yu Boren as saying.

The message was conveyed during a meeting of its top diplomat in the provincial capital with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

The statement said that Beijing -"will be siding with Pakistan on Kashmir issue-" and the Kashmir issue should be solved in accordance with aspirations of the Kashmiris.

The duo also discussed the progress being made on various projects under the China- PakistanEconomic Corridor (CPEC).