China on Tuesday said it would strengthen coordination with Pakistan on the Iran situation, as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing for high-level talks on the ongoing regional conflict.
Dar’s visit comes at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and is aimed at holding in-depth discussions on regional developments, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions involving Iran.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said both sides would enhance strategic communication and coordination on Iran and make “new efforts toward advocating for peace,” describing China and Pakistan as “all-weather” strategic partners.
Diplomatic sources indicated that talks in Beijing are likely to focus on developing a framework for potential dialogue between Iran and the United States, aimed at ending the conflict and restoring stability in the region.
The visit, Dar’s second to Beijing this year, also includes discussions on bilateral ties and broader regional and global issues. Officials said the talks would build on recent telephonic contacts between the two foreign ministers, during which Beijing expressed support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
Separately, Reza Amiri Moghadam welcomed Islamabad’s diplomatic initiatives, praising its role in promoting de-escalation and regional stability. His remarks follow a recent four-nation meeting hosted by Pakistan involving Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt, where leaders emphasized dialogue and peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a potential venue for negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with officials confirming that indirect exchanges between the two sides are ongoing through intermediaries.
