India, May 10 -- Amid escalating tensions and reported ceasefire violations between by Pakistan on Saturday, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi spoke with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, urging New Delhi to "avoid escalating the situation" and to "remain calm and restrained."

According to China's state-run news agency Xinhua, Wang reiterated Beijing's support for the recent ceasefire efforts and added that China is "willing to continue playing a constructive role" in facilitating peace. He also had a separate phone conversation with Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar, stressing Beijing's concern over any further escalation, particularly due to China's shared borders with both countries.

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