China defends blocking Azhar terrorist listing, says decision in line with rules of committee | World News, The Indian Express

China defends blocking Azhar terrorist listing, says decision in line with rules of committee | World News, The Indian Express

By PTI |Beijing |Published: March 14, 2019 2:07:07 pm

China defends blocking Azhar terrorist listing, says decision in line with rules of committee

The proposal to designate Azhar under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council was moved by France, the UK and the US on February 27, days after a suicide bomber of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) killed 40 CRPF soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama, leading to a flare-up in tensions between India and Pakistan.

The proposal was the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist.  (AP Photo/Mian Khursheed, file)

China on Thursday sought to defend its fourth technical hold at the UN Security Council to block the designation of Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, saying it would help the parties concerned to engage in more talks to find a “lasting solution” acceptable to all.