On Nov. 28, 2011, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi had a phone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar. Minister Hina informed China of the cross-border air raids by the NATO forces in Afghanistan on the military checkpoint of Pakistan.

Yang said that China was deeply shocked by the incident and expressed its strong concerns. Countries and international organizations should respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan. This serious incident should be thoroughly investigated and handled carefully and properly. Yang stressed that China would continue to firmly support Pakistan's efforts to defend national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The two sides also exchanged views on China-Pakistan relations and issues of mutual concern.