BEIJING: China has expressed support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing for high-level talks with his Chinese counterpart.
Deputy PM Dar was received by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guest House, where both sides start bilateral talks focused regional developments as well as bilateral and global issues of mutual interest.
Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 is received by Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi at the Diaoytai State Guest House for their bilateral meeting. pic.twitter.com/UU62BIukfT
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 31, 2026
Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Beijing supports “all efforts conducive to de-escalation, cooling the situation and the resumption of dialogue”.
“We appreciate Pakistan’s efforts to promote the easing of the situation and support Pakistan in continuing to play its mediation role,” she said.
Mao added that China was ready to strengthen coordination with Pakistan and other stakeholders to promote peace, end hostilities and safeguard regional stability.
#FMsays Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday that China supports Pakistan’s efforts to mediate dialogue between the United States and Iran to end the #MiddleEast conflict. “We appreciate Pakistan’s efforts to promote the easing of the situation and support… pic.twitter.com/YNKj25U7Bo
— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) March 30, 2026
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Dar’s one-day visit — his second to Beijing this year — aims to review bilateral ties and discuss regional developments and global issues of mutual interest.
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Curtain Raiser: Visit of Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister to China, March 31,2026 https://t.co/1P5pAE7iIV pic.twitter.com/GLMSQLynlb
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 30, 2026
Officials said the visit underscores Islamabad’s emphasis on its “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” with Beijing, marked by close coordination on international issues.
Pakistan steps up mediation efforts
Pakistan has intensified diplomatic outreach to de-escalate the Middle East conflict, positioning itself as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran.
On Sunday, Pakistan hosted a quadrilateral meeting attended by Pakistan’s Deputy PM Dar and foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt for key talks on the Middle East conflict.
The meeting called for an immediate and permanent end to hostilities.
Briefing the media after the meeting, Dar said both the United States and Iran had expressed confidence in Islamabad’s ability to facilitate dialogue.
He added that Pakistan would be “honoured” to host negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.
The initiative has received backing from China and the United Nations Secretary-General, according to Dar.
US and Iran express confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks. Possible US-Iran negotiations may take place in Pakistan in the coming days. Pakistan would be honoured to host and facilitate the talks.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar pic.twitter.com/Ix84IWBdt8— The Thursday Times (@thursday_times) March 29, 2026
Officials said Islamabad has also been relaying messages between the two sides, placing the country at the centre of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, which began on February 28, has entered its second month, with significant regional and global repercussions.
The fighting has disrupted energy supplies, with Iran effectively blocking key oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to global economic strain.
