China and Pakistan have committed to deepening their cooperation regarding the situation in Iran, as senior Pakistani officials visit Beijing. Both nations have been actively involved in efforts to mediate the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with Pakistan expressing readiness to facilitate “meaningful talks” between the United States and Iran.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who also serves as deputy prime minister, is currently in Beijing to engage in discussions with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi. Their talks will focus on international and bilateral matters, with an emphasis on strategic communication and coordination concerning the Iran crisis.
At a press briefing, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning described China and Pakistan as “all-weather” strategic partners and highlighted their joint commitment to promoting peace in the region. This visit follows Dar’s recent hosting of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey, where they convened to explore avenues for ending the Middle East war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
There is growing concern over the conflict’s repercussions, particularly the disruption of maritime traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz. China, a key ally of Iran, has consistently advocated for a ceasefire. Although Tehran denies holding official negotiations with Washington, it has reportedly communicated a response to former US President Trump’s 15-point proposal via Islamabad, an Iranian news agency source.
During their meeting, Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi will review the status of bilateral relations and deliberate on regional and global issues of shared interest. Notably, Dar and Wang Yi held a phone conversation last Friday, exchanging views on the evolving regional dynamics and broader international developments.
