Beijing, July 7 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday denied that China-Pakistan friendship was targeted at any third country, reported Global Times.

Mao said that China encouraged India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue.

When asked to comment on claims that during the previous India-Pakistan conflicts, China closely assisted Pakistan at the expense of India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "China-Pakistan relations are not directed at any third party, and that China encourages both India and Pakistan to properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultations and jointly uphold regional peace and stability."

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