China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has lauded Pakistan’s active diplomatic engagement aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as announced by Pakistan’s Foreign Office on April 1. Wang’s remarks followed a meeting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, held in Beijing on March 31.
During their discussions, the two officials focused on regional stability and the escalating socio-economic challenges resulting from the Middle East conflict. Their talks culminated in the unveiling of a five-point initiative designed to restore peace and stability across the region.
The Foreign Office highlighted that both sides shared a warm and constructive dialogue, reviewing the current situation in West Asia alongside bilateral relations. Ishaq Dar provided an extensive briefing on Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, including recent engagements with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt in Islamabad.
The joint initiative calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Middle East and urges all involved parties to resume dialogue at the earliest opportunity. It underscores mutual concerns about the significant socio-economic impact of the conflict, especially on developing countries within the region.
Beyond regional security, the discussions also covered the evolving Pakistan-China relationship, emphasizing progress under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2.0 framework. This framework aims to promote high-quality development and deepen strategic cooperation between the two nations.
Notably, 2026 will mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, adding further importance to the ongoing exchanges between Islamabad and Beijing.
Dar expressed gratitude to his Chinese counterpart for the exceptional hospitality extended during his visit and acknowledged the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s support in ensuring the trip’s success. He also commended the professionalism of the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, which played a vital role in facilitating the visit.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s mediation efforts are gaining international recognition. Islamabad has proposed hosting direct talks between the United States and Iran soon, following a quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt.
China has shown strong support for Pakistan’s facilitation role, with Wang Yi noting that initiating peace negotiations in the Iran conflict would be challenging but essential for restoring normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The two ministers concluded their meeting by agreeing to maintain regular communication on critical regional and global issues, including peace initiatives and counter-terrorism efforts in Afghanistan.
