BEIJING – China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised Pakistan’s proactive diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Foreign Office shared Wang’s comments came after meeting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, in Beijing on March 31. The two diplomats held discussions on regional stability and the growing socio-economic challenges posed by the Middle East conflict. Their meeting also led to the launch of a five-point initiative designed to restore peace and stability in the region.
“Both sides engaged in a warm and cordial exchange, reviewing the current situation in West Asia and bilateral ties,” the Foreign Office said. Dar provided a detailed briefing on Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, including recent discussions with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt in Islamabad.
The initiative put forth by both nations calls for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Middle East and urges all parties to resume dialogue as soon as possible. The initiative reflects shared concerns over the significant socio-economic repercussions of the conflict, particularly for developing nations in the region.
Islamabad and Beijing also discussed the continuing evolution of Pakistan-China relations, highlighting the progress made under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0 framework. This initiative aims to foster high-quality development and enhance strategic cooperation.
Foreign Office also noted that the year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, adding significance to the ongoing exchanges between Islamabad and Beijing.
Dar thanked his Chinese counterpart for the “exceptional hospitality” during his visit, and expressed appreciation for the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s support in ensuring the success of the trip. He also praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, which played a key role in the visit’s successful outcome.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s mediation efforts continue to gain traction internationally. Islamabad has offered to host direct talks between the United States and Iran in the near future, following a quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt.
China has been particularly supportive of Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue, with Wang Yi recently affirming that initiating peace talks in the Iran conflict would be “no easy task” but would help restore normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
