In a significant diplomatic development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed Beijing’s firm support for Pakistan’s ongoing mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran. During a telephone conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday, Wang commended Islamabad’s persistent peace-building initiatives in the Middle East.
The high-level exchange highlighted the strategic partnership between China and Pakistan, with both nations maintaining coordinated positions on regional conflicts. Minister Wang emphasized that despite the challenges inherent in peace negotiations, dialogue remains the only viable path to prevent further casualties, contain the conflict’s expansion, and ensure the restoration of normal navigation through the critically important Strait of Hormuz.
This diplomatic engagement marks the second discussion between Wang and Dar within a fortnight, reflecting the urgency of the situation. The Chinese foreign minister has been actively conducting shuttle diplomacy with counterparts from multiple nations since the conflict’s outbreak, consistently advocating for ceasefires and a return to negotiation tables.
From the Pakistani perspective, Dar provided Wang with a comprehensive update on the evolving situation in Iran and acknowledged China’s endorsement of Pakistan’s mediating role. The Pakistani minister characterized ceasefires, conflict resolution, and peace restoration as shared objectives among all involved parties. Dar emphasized that the current juncture presents a critical window for recommencing talks, urging the international community to encourage both the United States and Iran to reengage in diplomatic discussions.
Notably, media reports indicate that American officials are leveraging Pakistani mediation channels to explore potential exit strategies from the conflict with Iran. Indirect talks facilitated by Pakistan are reportedly under serious consideration. Dar revealed through social media that substantive communication is already occurring, with the United States having presented 15 specific points currently under deliberation by Iranian authorities.