China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to reach ceasefire

BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- China is deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and calls on both sides to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

Mao made the remarks at a regular news briefing after clashes broke out along Afghanistan-Pakistan border on Thursday. ■