China on Monday voiced support for ongoing mediation efforts by Pakistan, Qatar and other relevant parties aimed at reducing regional tensions and promoting diplomatic engagement.
Responding to a media question regarding reports that the United States and Qatar have agreed to establish communication channels to ensure the safety of the Strait of Hormuz and help end fighting in Lebanon following the first round of talks in Switzerland, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China welcomes and supports such diplomatic initiatives.
He stated that China supports the mediation efforts of Pakistan, Qatar and all relevant parties, and expressed hope that the United States and Iran will maintain the positive momentum of negotiations and work in the same direction to achieve constructive outcomes.
The spokesperson emphasized that dialogue and negotiation remain the only viable path forward for resolving differences and maintaining regional stability.
The discussions referenced concerns related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy transit route, amid broader efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
China reiterated its consistent position in support of diplomatic engagement and the peaceful settlement of disputes through consultation among all relevant parties.
Separately, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday received Ambassador of China, Jiang Zaidong who conveyed to him China’s commendation of Pakistan’s successful contribution to de-escalation and reaffirmed China’s steadfast support to Pakistan’s mediation role for durable peace and stability in the region.
The DPM/FM shared the developments related to the high-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. He also recalled his recent visit to Cairo, where he had participated in the R-4 Regional Foreign Ministers’ Meeting alongside the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye to advance collective efforts aimed at facilitating dialogue and peaceful resolution of issues, a DPM’s Office news release said.
Appreciating China’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s peace efforts, DPM/FM, Ishaq Dar lauded China’s vital contributions towards the peace process, especially President Xi Jinping’s Four-Point Proposal and China-Pakistan Five Point Initiative.
The two sides stressed the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and peaceful settlement of all outstanding issues underpinned by dialogue and negotiations.
The DPM/FM reaffirmed the commitment to continued consultations and coordination with China to advance the shared goals of peace, stability and common development, as well as to further deepen the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.