In response to a media inquiry on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar's remarks on the future direction of the close Pakistan-China relationship and reports that China and Pakistan discussed security cooperation in the context of the recent India-Pakistan tensions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said "China has released information on the meeting. You may refer to that. I don't have more specific information to offer, but what I can tell you is that China and Pakistan are traditionally friendly neighbors, and bilateral cooperation across various fields is very close. As for the current situation you're concerned about, I can assure you that China-Pakistan cooperation is not directed at any third party."

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday, according to the Xinhua News Agency. 

Mao said that regarding the India-Pakistan situation, during the talks with the Pakistani foreign minister, Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that China welcomes and supports India and Pakistan in resolving their differences through dialogue, achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, and seeking fundamental solutions. This serves the fundamental and long-term interests of both sides, contributes to regional peace and stability, and reflects the common expectation of the international community.

China is willing to continue playing a constructive role in this regard, said Mao. 

To ensure the safety and health of the taikonauts and the complete success of the mission, the return of the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft, originally scheduled for April 29, has been postponed to a more favorable time in the near future. The decision was made because meteorological conditions at the Dongfeng landing site currently do not meet mission requirements, according to Xinhua News Agency.

Previously, the crew of China's Shenzhou-19 spacecraft held a handover ceremony with the Shenzhou-20 crew and transferred the keys of the country's space station to the latter on Sunday, and the Shenzhou-19 crew has completed all planned tasks, as reported by Xinhua. 

The Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft was successfully launched on October 30, 2024, with taikonauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze onboard.