The foreign ministers of Pakistan and China jointly called for a ceasefire in the Middle East and the launch of peace talks to end the war, as well as opening the Strait of Hormuz to allow safe passage for all vessels.
On 31 Mar 2026, Mr. Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, and Mr. Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, held bilateral talks in Beijing, discussing the escalating conflict across the Middle East.
Following the talks, the two foreign ministers issued a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and urging the start of peace negotiations to end the war in Iran. They also encouraged all parties to cooperate in securing safe routes for commercial and civilian vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and to protect the safety of ships and crews stranded in those waters.
"China and Pakistan call for an immediate end to hostilities and urge maximum efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading," the joint statement from both foreign ministries said. "The sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, and security of Iran and the Gulf countries must be protected."
Currently, Pakistan has become a key mediator, leveraging its good relations with both Iran and the United States to convey Washington's 15-point peace plan to the Tehran government. Pakistan also hosted a four-party meeting over the past weekend involving Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, and itself to discuss the conflict.
In their latest diplomatic efforts, both Pakistan and China called on all sides to immediately cease attacks on civilians and "critical infrastructure such as energy sources, desalination plants, power stations, and peaceful nuclear facilities."
Additionally, the two countries stressed the importance of upholding the United Nations and international law as foundations for achieving sustainable peace.
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Source:cnn