BEIJING: China has voiced support for efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East, backing Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran.
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.
#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
Mao added that China was ready to strengthen coordination with Pakistan and other parties to promote peace, end hostilities and safeguard regional stability.
Her remarks came after Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Washington and Tehran had expressed confidence in Islamabad’s ability to facilitate talks aimed at ending the conflict.
Dar made the comments following a meeting in Islamabad with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt to discuss the regional situation.
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
Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts in recent days, offering to host talks between the United States and Iran.
Dar said Islamabad would be “honoured” to facilitate negotiations, adding that China supports the initiative following his recent conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. He also said the United Nations Secretary-General had backed the effort.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed Islamabad on Tuesday for a one-day visit to Beijing at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The two leaders are expected to review bilateral relations and discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest.
This marks Dar’s second visit to Beijing this year.
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 departed #Islamabad this morning for a one-day visit to #Beijing, #China, at the invitation of his counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Both leaders will review bilateral ties and discuss regional & global issues of mutual… pic.twitter.com/GTxPlk3KJh
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 31, 2026
Spokesman Tahir Andrabi said the visit would include discussions on regional developments as well as bilateral and global issues of mutual interest.
He said the trip underscored the importance Islamabad attaches to its ties with Beijing, describing the relationship as an “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” with close coordination on regional and international issues.
Pakistan and China maintain an “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership”, marked by close coordination on regional and global issues. Islamabad has kept Beijing closely informed as it steps up efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has described dialogue as the only viable path to avoid further losses and restore stability, including normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Both sides have also agreed to push for a ceasefire, renewed negotiations, and the protection of key infrastructure and waterways.
