China hails Modi-Sharif meeting in Lahore

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Press Trust of India Beijing
Last Updated : Dec 26 2015 | 5:57 PM IST
China today welcomed the surprise meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Lahore, saying improvement in Indo-Pak ties is significant for regional peace, stability and development.
"The Chinese side has noticed the report and welcomes the latest development in the Pakistan-India relationship," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang said.
He was responding to a question about Modi's surprise visit to Lahore while on way form Kabul yesterday during which the two prime ministers met at Sharif's residence.
Lu said Pakistan and India are important countries in south Asia and the improvement of their relationship will be significant to regional peace, stability and development.
"As the common neighbour and friend of both Pakistan and India, China is happy to see and will support, as always, Pakistan and India to enhance mutual trust and achieve common development through continuous dialogue," he added.
Modi stayed for over two hours in Lahore on his way back home from Afghanistan yesterday during which he held talks with Sharif at his Raiwind house.
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First Published: Dec 26 2015 | 5:57 PM IST

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