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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) — Starting peace talks is not an easy task, but this is the only way to avoid further casualties and damage, which will also help prevent the spread of military conflict and restore normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, said this during a telephone conversation with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, which took place at the initiative of the Pakistani side.
During the conversation, M.I. Dar briefed Wang Yi on the latest developments related to the situation in Iran and outlined Pakistan's position.
The Pakistani Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to China for supporting Pakistan's mediation efforts and emphasized that a ceasefire, conflict resolution, and restoration of peace are the common aspirations of all parties involved.
M.I. Dar noted that the current moment is crucial for the resumption of peace negotiations and called on the international community to encourage both the United States and Iran to return to the negotiating table and find effective solutions to achieve peace.
Pakistan and China share the same goals and positions on this issue, M.I. Dar noted, expressing hope that both countries will work together and play a constructive role to persuade the parties to end the conflict.
Wang Yi, for his part, reiterated China's principled position, stating that China and Pakistan are strategic partners who support and trust each other, that both countries take an objective and fair position on this conflict, and that their views generally coincide.
The Chinese diplomat praised Pakistan's tireless efforts to de-escalate the situation and reiterated China's support for Pakistan's continued role as a mediator.
Wang Yi said China is willing to strengthen strategic communication and coordination with Pakistan, make efforts to promote peace and end the war, and jointly advance peace and stability.
The parties agreed to jointly promote a ceasefire, resolve the conflict and resume peace negotiations, as well as ensure the security of civilian facilities and sea routes and support the leading role of the UN in this regard.
Diplomats from the two countries also exchanged views on the border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan and other issues. –0–
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