Beijing, November 8 (KCNA) -- China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei, at a recent press conference, voiced his country's stand to support improved relations between India and Pakistan.

As regards the Pakistani government's decision to treat India as a most-favored nation in trade, Hong said the improvement of relations between the two major nations in south Asia is very important for the regional peace, stability and development.

China will continue supporting India and Pakistan in the effort to improve the relations through dialogue and cooperation and achieve common development, the spokesman added.