Jiang Zaidong commends Pakistan role in US-Iran talks
Abdul Hadi Mayar Beijing
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 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.
Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Monday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and they discussed the recent developments following the Islamabad talks, the ministry, the Foreign Ministry wrote in a post on X. 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.
Separately, Dar also chaired a meeting with Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and other officers of the foreign ministry, to com-mend their hardwork, commitment, and professionalism during the “Islamabad Talks”. According to an official statement, Dar “appreciated their contribution in facilitating the dialogue between Iran and United States,” which the ministry stated was “an important step towards the constructive engagement and promoting peace and stability.” Dar, in the aftermath of the talks, stressed that the US and Iran should continue to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire as negotiations ended without an agreement.
