Overview

• Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong met Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, reaffirming China's unwavering support for Pakistan to maintain peace and stability in South Asia.
• China endorsed Pakistan's proposal for a neutral investigation into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 people dead, including 25 tourists and a local Kashmiri.
• India has imposed a series of punitive measures against Pakistan, including bans on goods and ships, suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, and downgraded diplomatic ties.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. officials have condemned the Pahalgam attack, expressing solidarity with India and calling for justice against the perpetrators.
• Regional tensions remain high as India continues its counterterrorism measures, while China emphasizes its strategic alliance with Pakistan and calls for regional stability.