With the situation in West Asia remaining volatile, China and Pakistan are maintaining their close liaison with a view to expediting the peace process.
On the evening of June 24, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
Dar extended warm congratulations on the upcoming 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and expressed Pakistan’s admiration for the extraordinary achievements China has made under the leadership of the party. He briefed Wang on the latest developments in the new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States and expressed appreciation for China’s firm support for Pakistan’s peace mediation efforts. Dar noted that the four-point proposition put forward by President Xi Jinping on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, and the five-point initiative jointly proposed by Pakistan and China on peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf region, have played an important role in de-escalating the situation.
Wang Yi thanked Pakistan for promptly briefing China on the new round of Iran-US negotiations and noted that the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the US is the result of the joint efforts of the international community, with Pakistan playing a key and unique role. The peace process has just begun, and there is still a long and possibly tortuous and difficult road ahead. However, China will continue to support Pakistan and other like-minded countries in playing a constructive role and stands ready to maintain close communication and coordination with Pakistan.
He pointed out that the next phase should focus on three priorities:
- Consolidate the comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, and by no means allow the flames of war to reignite.
- Restore normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible to ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains.
- Support Middle Eastern countries in improving relations with each other as soon as possible and exploring a new regional security architecture. The Middle East, including the Gulf region, should no longer become an arena for major power rivalry or a victim of geopolitical maneuvering. Countries in the region should uphold genuine strategic autonomy and take their destiny firmly into their own hands.
Wang further emphasised that the crux of the Middle East issue remains the Palestinian question. China calls on regional countries to form a more united voice and take more coordinated actions in this regard.
The following article was originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Wang Yi Holds a Phone Conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar
June 24 (MFA) – On the evening of June 24, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar upon invitation.
Mohammad Ishaq Dar extended warm congratulations on the upcoming 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and expressed Pakistan’s admiration for the extraordinary achievements China has made under the leadership of the CPC. He expressed hope to strengthen exchanges with China on Party and state governance. Wang Yi stated that General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPC Xi Jinping has emphasized that the CPC is committed to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and that the Party remains as vibrant as ever after a hundred years of endeavor. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping’s thought on Party building, the CPC has led the Chinese people to successfully blaze a development path suited to China’s national conditions. China is ready to strengthen inter-party exchanges with Pakistan and share governance experience.
Mohammad Ishaq Dar briefed Wang Yi on the latest developments in the new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, and expressed appreciation for China’s firm support for Pakistan’s peace mediation efforts. Mohammad Ishaq Dar noted that the four-point proposition put forward by President Xi Jinping on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, and the five-point initiative jointly proposed by Pakistan and China on peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf region, have played an important role in de-escalating the situation. Pakistan looks forward to continued close coordination and cooperation with China in jointly playing a constructive role in achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
Wang Yi thanked Pakistan for promptly briefing China on the new round of Iran-US negotiations, and noted that the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the US is the result of the joint efforts of the international community, with Pakistan playing a key and unique role. The peace process has just begun, and there is still a long and possibly tortuous and difficult road ahead. However, China will continue to support Pakistan and other like-minded countries in playing a constructive role, and stands ready to maintain close communication and coordination with Pakistan.
Wang Yi pointed out that the next phase should focus on three priorities. First, consolidate the comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, and by no means allow the flames of war to reignite. The Iran-US MoU serves the fundamental and long-term interests of Iran and meets the common expectations of the international community. China is ready to work with all parties to firmly support the negotiations moving forward without interference. Second, restore normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible to ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains. The arrangement for the Strait should respect the sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests of the littoral states while conforming to international practices and the common aspirations of all countries. Third, support Middle Eastern countries in improving relations with each other as soon as possible and exploring a new regional security architecture. The Middle East, including the Gulf region, should no longer become an arena for major power rivalry or a victim of geopolitical maneuvering. Countries in the region should uphold genuine strategic autonomy and take their destiny firmly into their own hands. The crux of the Middle East issue remains the Palestinian question. China calls on regional countries to form a more united voice and take more coordinated actions on the Palestinian question, so as to implement the two-State solution at an early date and achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.
