China Reaffirms Support For Pakistan Amid Ceasefire Violation With India; Calls It An 'All-Weather Ally'

 According to a statement released by Pakistan's Foreign Office, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar that China “stands firmly” with Islamabad.

Hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, reports emerged of its violation by Pakistan, with several drone sightings reported in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government noted repeated breaches of the understanding reached earlier in the day between the Directors General of Military Operations of both the countries.

In a separate development, China reaffirmed its support for Pakistan during a phone conversation between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

China Praises Pakistan’s “Restraint” After Border Breach

According to a statement released by Pakistan's Foreign Office, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar that China “stands firmly” with Islamabad in defending its “sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence.” The conversation came shortly after Pakistan reportedly breached the ceasefire agreement.