Peace initiative

China and Pakistan propose five-point initiative for Middle East peace

April 01, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday to propose a five-point initiative on the Iran situation and Gulf-Middle East stability, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and prompt peace talks. The plan stresses protecting civilians, shipping lanes, and the primacy of the UN Charter. It aims to prevent conflict escalation and restore regional peace.