Wang Yi and Ishaq Dar agree on continued engagement in the call, emphasize regional stability and passage of the Strait of Hormuz.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (left) and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. PHOTOS: File
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday reiterated his appreciation and support for Pakistan’s constructive mediation role in the US-Iran conflict during his talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday, as both sides stressed the importance of maintaining a lasting ceasefire.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, FM Dar had a telephone conversation with his Chinese counterpart.
“The two leaders exchanged in-depth views on recent regional developments and Pakistan’s continued efforts to facilitate engagement between Iran and the United States, aimed at promoting lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond,” the statement said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi.
The two leaders exchanged in-depth views on recent regional developments and Pakistan’s continued efforts to facilitate… pic.twitter.com/MUXVisOIY2
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 12, 2026
During the conversation, the Chinese Foreign Minister reiterated his appreciation and support for Pakistan’s constructive mediation role.
“Both sides stressed the importance of maintaining a lasting ceasefire and ensuring normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz,” the statement added.
The two leaders also discussed planned high-level exchanges, activities marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, as well as broader bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
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The two sides agreed to maintain close communication on all matters of mutual interest, the statement concluded.
Pakistan had brokered a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on April 8, followed by critical talks in Islamabad in the presence of senior delegations from both countries on April 11-12.
However, neither side was able to reach an agreement to end the conflict.
Since then, the two sides have exchanged proposals and counter-proposals in an effort to reach common ground and resume a second round of direct talks aimed at ending the conflict, which has already disrupted global energy supplies and daily life in the region.
Although Pakistan remains hopeful of a resumption of direct negotiations, sources said there has been no “significant” change in Iran’s previous position on the nuclear issue in its response to the US proposals.
According to sources, Tehran’s response – delivered to the United States via Islamabad last week – focused mainly on an “immediate” end to hostilities, with “little results”. [in it] in terms of Washington’s fundamental demand regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
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Iran, the sources added, has proposed “broader and separate” talks on the nuclear issue, citing its “complexity.”
However, Tehran “reiterated” its desire to stop uranium enrichment for a period of five years, while rejecting Washington’s request for a 20-year moratorium, according to the sources.
