'We condemn Pahalgam attack': China backs TRF terror tag, says it opposes all forms of terrorism

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China spokesperson Lin Jian

After the United States designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, China also condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and urged regional countries to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation.

“China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred on April 22," said China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.

He further added that China urges neighbouring countries to “enhance counter-terrorism cooperation and jointly maintain regional security and stability".

Earlier  US State Department announced the TRF designation, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

This move is expected to influence discussions in the UN Security Council’s 1267 Committee - an international body that imposes asset freezes, travel bans and arms embargoes on terrorist entities.