ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s diplomacy behind closed doors sparked international recognition as Chinese foreign policy expert Dr. Victor Gao has suggested that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir merit Nobel Peace Prize recognition, citing Pakistan’s Islamabad’s role in facilitating dialogue and easing tensions during US-Iran crisis.
His words are another international recognition as Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir could one day be deserving candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize if their efforts to promote regional peace and diplomacy continue.
In an interview, Dr. Gao praised Pakistan’s expanding diplomatic role, saying the country’s leadership shows commitment to dialogue, conflict resolution, and regional stability. He said sustained success in advancing peace initiatives could eventually earn global recognition at the highest level.
His comments come as China continues to reaffirm its close strategic partnership with Pakistan after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Beijing. Chinese officials stressed importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation while acknowledging Pakistan’s growing contribution to regional peace and stability.
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has also been widely credited in various reports with playing a significant role in diplomatic efforts during the 2026 US-Iran crisis.
Asim Munir, along with PM Sharif and Interior Minister Naqvi, served as key intermediary between Washington and Tehran during period of heightened tensions, helping maintain communication channels and supporting negotiations aimed at preventing a broader regional conflict.
He made multiple visits to Tehran for meetings with senior Iranian political and military officials, facilitating discussions in Islamabad involving senior American and Iranian representatives, and participating in intensive shuttle diplomacy by conveying proposals between both sides.
CDF remained actively engaged during the most critical stages of negotiations, making last-minute interventions that helped keep talks alive when prospects for a ceasefire appeared uncertain. Pakistan, supported by regional partners, reportedly provided a trusted platform for dialogue, with Munir’s security background and direct access to senior leadership on both sides strengthening Islamabad’s role in the mediation process.
Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, have publicly commended Field Marshal Munir’s contribution to the diplomatic initiative, describing his efforts as instrumental in advancing the peace process. International observers have also pointed to Pakistan’s unique ability to engage both the United States and Iran as a factor that enhanced its credibility as a facilitator of dialogue.
The mediation initiative has been described by supporters as one of Islamabad’s most acknowledged diplomatic achievements in recent years, reinforcing the country’s image as a constructive regional actor capable of helping reduce tensions during times of crisis.
