Chinese FM Wang Yi felicitates Dar over peace efforts
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday felicitated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Pakistan’s dedicated efforts to promote peace and stability across the region during a telephonic conversation.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on X, the two leaders exchanged views on the recently concluded negotiations between the United States and Iran.
“Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s continued support for Pakistan’s constructive diplomatic role,” read the statement.
Dar reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to advancing dialogue and diplomacy as the preferred means of restoring peace in the region.
“Emphasising that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path forward, both leaders also discussed the Pakistan–China five-point peace initiative aimed at facilitating the peaceful resolution of issues,” it added.
Earlier today, Dar received Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, the ministry wrote in a post on X. “Discussions centred on recent developments following the Islamabad talks,” the ministry said.
It added that Dar “reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued resolve to support dialogue and diplomacy,” adding that “Ambassador Jiang commended Pakistan’s important role in facilitating direct talks between the United States and Iran.”
“Both sides reaffirmed the strong Pakistan–China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership,” the ministry concluded. Monitoring Desk
