China on Monday condemned the terror attack in India's Kashmir region that led to the deaths of 20 military personnel.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang has said that Beijing is shocked by this attack and strongly condemns all forms of terrorism.

"We have noted relevant reports. We are shocked by this attack and express our deep sympathy and condolences to the bereaved families and the injured," Lu said during a regular press briefing in Beijing on Monday.

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Beijing also expressed concern over the current situation in the northern Indian province of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Lu called on India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue and consultations.

"We are concerned about such rising temperature surrounding the Kashmir region," Lu said. "We also hope that all relevant parties can resolve differences through dialogue and consultation and enhance counter-terrorism cooperation, jointly maintain peace and security in the region."

Earlier this year, China blocked India's bid to impose blacklist Masoor Azhar, chief of the Pakistan-based notorious terror group Jaish-e-Muhammad, which is believed to be behind the Kashmir terror attack.

Twenty Indian army men were killed, and twenty-five others were injured in the terrorist attack on Uri brigade headquarters in Kashmir Valley on Sunday. All four attackers were killed in counter-attack operations.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the attack as an act of "cowardice" and assured the nation that those behind the despicable incident would not go unpunished.

We strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Uri. I assure the nation that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2016

We salute all those martyred in Uri. Their service to the nation will always be remembered. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2016

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