China Backs Pakistan’s US-Iran Mediation Push
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic role in efforts to reduce tensions between the United States and Iran received fresh support from China as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, officials said in a statement carried on Wednesday.
The exchange came at a sensitive moment for the region, with Islamabad continuing to position itself as a channel for dialogue between Washington and Tehran. The discussion focused on recent regional developments, the need to prevent renewed escalation, and the importance of keeping diplomatic engagement alive.
According to the reported details, Dar briefed Wang on Pakistan’s continuing efforts to facilitate contact between the United States and Iran. Both sides also reviewed the wider regional environment, including the fragile ceasefire framework and the importance of keeping energy and trade routes open.
The Foreign Office said the two foreign ministers agreed that a durable ceasefire and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz remained essential for regional and global stability. The official Foreign Office update was shared on X at https://twitter.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/2054225067630797038.
China’s foreign minister praised Pakistan’s role in encouraging dialogue, a signal that Beijing views Islamabad’s mediation effort as useful at a time when the Middle East crisis continues to affect strategic calculations across Asia. The conversation also underlined the close coordination between Pakistan and China on major international and regional issues.
Pakistan has been trying to build diplomatic momentum after earlier contacts between US and Iranian officials followed a Pakistan-brokered pause in fighting. Islamabad’s position is that a negotiated settlement is the only sustainable path to prevent further disruption in the region and reduce the risk of wider conflict.
The Dar-Wang conversation also touched on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Both countries agreed to maintain close contact and continue coordination at bilateral and multilateral forums, reflecting their broader strategic partnership beyond the immediate Middle East crisis.
In a related development, Dar also spoke with Austria’s foreign minister, who appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement on the US-Iran track. That interaction showed Islamabad’s attempt to broaden international support for dialogue and keep diplomatic pressure focused on de-escalation rather than confrontation.
For Pakistan, stability in the Gulf is directly linked to economic security, fuel prices, freight costs, and trade flows. Any prolonged disruption near the Strait of Hormuz can deepen pressure on households, businesses, and the national economy, making mediation not just a foreign policy priority but a domestic necessity.
No final settlement has yet emerged between Washington and Tehran, and major differences reportedly remain unresolved. Pakistan is expected to continue consultations with regional and international partners as it seeks to support renewed talks and prevent the crisis from sliding back into open conflict.