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  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 18 Jan 2024 14:02
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Mao Ning has urged Iran and Pakistan to exercise "calm and restraint."

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  • In this image made from video, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning gestures during a press conference in Beijing, China on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. (AP)
    In this image made from video, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning gestures during a press conference in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. (AP)

Beijing expressed today its willingness to "mediate between Pakistan and Iran" following an exchange of fire against militant targets in their border region, including a strike that Tehran announced killed at least seven civilians.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mao Ning, stated at a press conference, "The Chinese side sincerely hopes that the two sides can exercise calm and restraint and avoid an escalation of tension." 

"We are also willing to play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation if both sides so wish," she said.

Mao also stated that Iran and Pakistan were "friendly countries to China, and countries with important influence."

In parallel, the chargé d'affaires of the embassy of Pakistan in Tehran was summoned by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to officially notify the protest and request an explanation from the Pakistani government, according to Nasser Kanaani. 

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In a statement, Islamabad said it respects Tehran's sovereignty, adding that the "sole objective of today's act was in pursuit of Pakistan’s own security and national interest."

Iranian state media reported that three women and four children were killed after the explosions in the country's southeast.

"Pakistan attacked an Iranian border village with missiles," state television said, adding that "three women, four children were killed, all non-Iranian nationals."

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