Ambassador Jiang says Iran war plan received ‘broad attention and support’
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Ziadong held a ceremony at the Chinese Embassy on Friday.
China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, amid escalating tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran.
According to an editorial by Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, the initiative was released in Beijing on March 31 following close coordination between the two countries.
The proposal calls for an immediate ceasefire, a rapid resumption of peace talks, the protection of civilian infrastructure, the safeguarding of maritime routes and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter.
The ambassador said the plan reflects not only the common position of Beijing and Islamabad but also the broader expectations of the international community, adding that it has received “broad attention and support.”
Highlighting the long-standing ties between the two countries, he described China and Pakistan as “ironclad friends” who have maintained close coordination on key global and regional issues. Since the start of the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, China has engaged with relevant parties to promote a ceasefire and encourage dialogue, while Pakistan has facilitated mediation efforts, he added.
The envoy noted that the two sides remain in close contact through diplomatic channels in Beijing and Islamabad, as well as at the UN Security Council. Their foreign ministers also held multiple discussions to coordinate their positions and promote de-escalation.
Placing the initiative in a broader context, the ambassador linked it to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Global Governance Initiative, which emphasizes multilateralism, sovereign equality and respect for international law. Pakistan has expressed support for this framework, including at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin.
The five-point plan has drawn positive responses from several countries and international organizations, the ambassador said, describing it as a step toward mobilizing global support for peace.
He stressed that military force cannot resolve conflicts and that dialogue remains the only viable path, warning that continued instability could disrupt global energy supplies and supply chains.
Looking ahead, the ambassador said China and Pakistan will continue to deepen bilateral cooperation and coordination, especially as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, while working together to promote global governance reforms and uphold international justice.
