BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed Pakistan’s concerns to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the forceful annexation of Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK) during the recent Sino-Indian summit at Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, said a Chinese foreign ministry official. We would not be acting as mediators but would like to facilitate talks,” said the Chinese official. The official added that China wants India to play a constructive role in regional peace and development. China is determined to help Pakistan overcome its economic challenges and we are carefully discussing issues with Pakistan,” the official said. She said that CPEC was inspired by President Xi’ Jinping’s vision of regional connectivity and a people-centric development model.

Source: Pakistan Today October 26, 2019 14:15 UTC