Beijing / Islamabad: China and Pakistan have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and urged all parties to prevent further escalation of tensions across the region.
According to an official statement by the Foreign Office spokesperson, both countries have announced a comprehensive five-point plan aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Gulf and the wider Middle East.
The announcement came following a high-level meeting in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the meeting, both sides conducted a detailed review of the evolving regional situation and emphasized the urgent need to ensure uninterrupted humanitarian assistance to all affected areas.
China and Pakistan expressed strong support for the early initiation of peace negotiations and underscored the importance of safeguarding the sovereignty, territorial integrity, national independence, and security of Iran and Gulf states.
The two countries also urged all parties involved to refrain from the use or threat of force during negotiations, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only effective path to resolving conflicts peacefully. They further highlighted the necessity of protecting civilians and non-military targets in accordance with international norms.
In their joint stance, both nations called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, while urging full compliance with international humanitarian law. Special emphasis was placed on the protection of critical facilities, including energy installations, desalination plants, electricity infrastructure, and peaceful nuclear sites.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding maritime routes for global trade and energy supplies, China and Pakistan called for ensuring the safety of vessels and crew currently stranded in the area. They also appealed for the swift restoration of safe and secure passage for commercial and civilian shipping.
The spokesperson further noted that both countries reaffirmed their commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter and stressed the need to strengthen the role of the United Nations in fostering a genuine multilateral system. They emphasized the importance of establishing a comprehensive framework for lasting peace based on international law and UN principles.