China lauds Pakistan’s mediation role in US-Iran talks, stresses durable ceasefire
Wang Yi backed Pakistan’s mediation as the two sides urged a durable ceasefire and normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated support for Pakistan's mediation in the US-Iran conflict during a call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, underscoring the necessity of a durable ceasefire.
- Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on April 8, followed by critical talks in Islamabad on April 11 and 12 to facilitate engagement.
- Delivered via Islamabad last week, Tehran's response focused on an "immediate" end to hostilities while rejecting Washington's demand for a 20-year moratorium, though Iran "reiterated" willingness to halt uranium enrichment for five years.
- Both sides underscored the importance of ensuring normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and the leaders discussed high-level exchanges marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China.
- Sources said there was no "significant" change in Iran's stance on the nuclear issue, though the two sides agreed to maintain close communication on all matters of mutual interest.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Trump Announcement at China Summit Stuns World - 'It Was Determined...'
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on Wednesday with his Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and pushed for a peace solution between the U.S. and Iran. Speaking on the phone, Yi told Dar that Pakistan should “maintain confidence” and “step up mediation efforts” between the U.S. and Iran. (Trump drops a surprise on China moments before landing) The comments came mere moments before President Donald Trump landed in Beijing for a visit …
China, Pakistan discuss US-Iran tensions ahead of Trump’s Beijing
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed regional developments and Islamabad’s ongoing efforts to mediate an end to the United States-Iran conflict, the Pakistani foreign ministry said on Tuesday, ahead of planned talks in Beijing this week between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
