BEIJING (Reuters) -China welcomes and supports efforts by Pakistan and India to handle their differences through dialogue and to achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

China has reaffirmed its steadfast backing of 'iron brother' Pakistan's sovereignty after the nuclear-armed nation endured over 80 hours of conflict with its longtime rival, India.Chinese

The US-brokered ceasefire agreement will not go anywhere near addressing the fundamental grievances fueling the decades-long dispute over the status of Muslim-majority Kashmir.