ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 28 March 2026) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation on Friday with Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi.
The two leaders exchanged views on the development of the regional situation.
The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan’s firm commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable means of peaceful resolution of international disputes. He highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to calm tensions in the region and stressed that its initiative to facilitate the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States reflects this principled approach.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomed the start of peace talks between Iran and the United States, noting their critical importance for regional stability. He stressed that the international community must encourage the two sides to return to the negotiating table.
He expressed China’s deep appreciation for Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting de-escalation, and conveyed China’s full support for Pakistan’s facilitation efforts.
The two leaders reaffirmed this Pakistan China and China are strategic cooperative partners, bound by mutual trust. They agreed to continue working closely to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond. The two sides also affirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination in multilateral forums, especially in the United Nations.
The ministers agreed on the importance of supporting all efforts aimed at an immediate cessation of hostilities, the resumption of dialogue, the protection of civilians, the security of maritime routes, and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter.
The two leaders also exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan, and agreed to continue efforts to promote peace, security and stability in the region.