ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday reaffirmed his country’s complete support for Islamabad’s continued efforts to facilitate engagement between the US and Iran.
The Chinese ambassador made the remarks during a meeting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar here in Islamabad, a Foreign Office statement said.
Discussions focused on recent regional developments. Ambassador Zaidong expressed China’s strong support and appreciation for Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to promote engagement between the United States and Iran in pursuit of lasting peace and stability both regionally and beyond.
The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed the Pakistan–China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, highlighting the depth of bilateral relations and stressing the importance of continued high-level exchanges between the two nations.
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today.
Discussions focused on latest regional developments. Amb Zaidong conveyed China’s full support for and appreciation of Pakistan’s… pic.twitter.com/3HpLNmPFc3
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 21, 2026
A high-level United States delegation is due to arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday for a fresh round of talks with Iran, as Pakistan finalised extensive security arrangements and intensified diplomatic outreach to keep negotiations on track.
US President Donald Trump had expressed confidence that the negotiations would proceed without disruption.
Pakistan is hosting the second round of high-stakes talks following an initial meeting earlier this month that helped maintain direct communication between Washington and Tehran despite heightened tensions.
Authorities in Islamabad have implemented stringent security measures ahead of the visit.
Key routes, including the Islamabad Expressway and surrounding areas near strategic installations, have seen increased deployment of security personnel, temporary traffic restrictions, and the placement of containers to ensure the secure movement of delegations.
Officials said security protocols were being implemented “at the highest level”, with coordination between civil administration, police, and military units to safeguard visiting dignitaries and maintain order in the capital.
