ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Tuesday released a ‘Five-Point Initiative’ for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East in the wake of the US-Israel-Iran war, calling for immediate cessation of hostilities and the commencement of peace talks as soon as possible, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement.
Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, and Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met in Beijing on 31 March to review the situation in the Gulf and Middle East region, the statement added.
According to the proposed five-point initiative, both China and Pakistan called for immediate cessation of hostilities and utmost efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading, urging that humanitarian assistance must be allowed to all war-affected areas.
They have stressed that sovereignty, territorial integrity, national independence, and security of Iran and the Gulf states should be safeguarded. “Dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable options to resolve conflicts. China and Pakistan support the relevant parties in initiating talks, with all parties committing to the peaceful resolution of disputes, and refraining from the use or the threat of use of force during peace talks,’’ they added.
The proposed plan suggested that principle of protecting civilians in military conflict should be observed with China and Pakistan call on parties to the conflict to immediately stop attacks on civilians and non-military targets, and fully adhere to International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and stop attacking important infrastructure, including energy, desalination and power facilities, and peaceful nuclear infrastructure, such as nuclear power plants.
The Strait of Hormuz, together with its adjacent waters, is an important global shipping route for goods and energy. Both countries have called on the warring parties to protect the security of ships and crew members stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, allow the early and safe passage of civilian and commercial ships, and restore normal passage through the Strait as soon as possible, the initiative emphasized.
China and Pakistan also called for taking pragmatic efforts to practice true multilateralism, to jointly strengthen the primacy of the United Nations, and to support the conclusion of an agreement for establishing a comprehensive peace framework and realizing lasting peace based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, arrived in Beijing on a day-long visit on Tuesday. Upon arrival, he was received by the Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse for their bilateral meeting. Meanwhile, Pakistan and China reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to further strengthening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, emphasising on advancing high-quality development, deepening economic and strategic cooperation, including CPEC 2.0, and enhancing high-level exchanges and collaboration across all domains.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met with Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Beijing. According to a Foreign Office statement, the meeting was held in an exceptionally warm and cordial atmosphere, featuring hours of engagement from restricted talks to delegation-level discussions. The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations, exchanged views on regional developments in West Asia, and discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest.
As Pakistan and China commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, both sides have agreed to further deepen bilateral relations in all spheres.
On the evolving situation in West Asia, both sides underscored their shared commitment to peace, stability, and dialogue, and issued a Five-Point Initiative aimed at promoting regional peace and stability. Foreign Minister Wang Yi appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and consistent diplomatic efforts in this regard. The two sides also reaffirmed their close coordination at multilateral fora and agreed to remain in regular and close contact.
The visit once again reflected the enduring warmth, mutual trust, and iron-clad friendship that define Pakistan-China relations.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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