Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the critical need to safeguard the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States during a high-level phone discussion with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on April 13, 2026. The dialogue comes amid heightened global concerns over regional stability in the Middle East.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, praised Pakistan's role in facilitating temporary peace through its mediation efforts in Islamabad-led talks. He stressed that preventing renewed conflict remains the international community's immediate priority, urging unified opposition to actions that could jeopardize current diplomatic progress.
The Chinese foreign minister highlighted the continued relevance of the five-point peace initiative jointly proposed by China and Pakistan, describing it as a viable roadmap for lasting stability in the Gulf region. 'This framework aligns with broad international consensus and demonstrates how multilateral cooperation can address complex security challenges,' Wang stated.
Dar provided detailed insights into Pakistan's ongoing mediation work while acknowledging China's consistent peace-building efforts. Both leaders agreed to strengthen coordination through established diplomatic channels to advance regional reconciliation.
Analysts suggest this coordination reflects growing synergy between Beijing and Islamabad in addressing global hotspots, with China's emphasis on dialogue-first diplomacy resonating across developing nations.
