পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (ত্রয়োদশ খণ্ড).pdf/৬১৭

589 ংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ ত্রয়োদশ খন্ড শিরোনাম সূত্র তারিখ বাংলাদেশ প্রশ্নে চীন ‘ন্যায়সঙ্গত সমাধান’ ষ্টেটসম্যান ৭ নভেম্বর, ১৯৭১ চায় Bangladesh Issue CHINA URGES 'REASONABLE SETTLEMENT" Indo-Pak Talks On Border Suggested Peking, Nov. 7-China today appalled to India and Pakistan to hold consultations to reduce tension on their borders. It has also asked Pakistan to seek a "reasonable settlement" on the Bangladesh Issue, say AFP and Reuter. Mr. Cheng Peng-fei, Acting Chinese Foreign Minister, addressing a banquet in honor of the top-level Pakistani delegation now in Peking, urged Islamabad to resolve the Bangladesh problem on its own. He said this could be done within the framework of Pakistan, keeping in view the solidarity and integrity of the country. Mr. Cheng came out in support of what he called the "reasonable proposal" of President Yahya Khan for troop withdrawals to a "reasonable distance" from their borders. "The dispute between the States should be settled by the two sides concerned through consultations and not by resorting to loree" he said. Radio Pakistan reporting the speech claimed however, that China had reiterated its support to Pakistan in the event of "any foreign invasion" adds UNI from Delhi, The radio said Mr. Cheng alleged that India was interfering in 'Pakistan's internal affairs. Mr. Cheng was also quoted as saying that China "itself has not interfered in any country's internal affairs and it was also opposed to other's interference", He justified President Yahya Khan's proposal for the withdraw of troops from the borders by both India and Pakistan and said this was for bringing peace in the subcontinent, China was deeply concerned over the situation, he added. According to the radio, Mr. Cheng said that "India was taking undue advantage" of the situation in East Bengal. The Chinese leader, however did not indicate the type of support China would live to Pakistan. The Chinese Prime Minister, Mr. Chou En-lai was also present at the banquet. Mr. Z. A. Bhutto, who is leading the Pakistan delegation, in reply expressed Pakistan's gratitude for the relation of Chinese support. On the third day of his stay in Peking today, Mr. Bhutto was stated to have had a series of meetings with Mr. Chou En-lai. The three Service chiefs of Pakistan in the delegation had a separate meeting with their Chinese counterparts.