Pakistan, China welcome Iran-US peace deal, reaffirm support for regional stability

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Tuesday welcomed the understanding reached between Iran and the United States under a recently concluded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing it as a significant step towards promoting lasting peace, stability and economic security in the region.

The remarks were made during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the breakthrough agreement between Washington and Tehran and underscored the importance of continued diplomatic engagement to ensure the successful implementation of the understandings reached by the two sides.

According to the Foreign Office, Wang Yi commended Pakistan’s proactive diplomatic outreach and mediation efforts, which helped create a conducive environment for sustained dialogue between Iran and the United States.

The Chinese foreign minister appreciated Pakistan’s role in facilitating negotiations and acknowledged its contribution to advancing international peace and regional stability.

For his part, Dar appreciated China’s consistent support for Pakistan’s efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy between Tehran and Washington.

He also acknowledged China’s constructive role in promoting regional peace, particularly through Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Four-Point Proposal and the Pakistan-China Five-Point Initiative aimed at easing tensions and encouraging negotiations.

Both leaders stressed the importance of maintaining momentum in the diplomatic process and ensuring the peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues through dialogue and mutual understanding.

They also highlighted the significance of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, noting that uninterrupted navigation through the strategic waterway was vital for global trade, energy security and economic stability.

The two foreign ministers further reviewed the outcomes of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China and agreed to continue close coordination to ensure effective implementation of agreements reached during the visit.

Dar emphasized the importance of accelerating work on the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and economic development.

The Foreign Office said both sides agreed to remain in close contact and continue consultations on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The Iran-US peace agreement, facilitated through intensive diplomatic engagement, has been widely welcomed by the international community as a major breakthrough aimed at ending months of conflict in the Middle East.

Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has played an active role in encouraging dialogue between the two sides since the outbreak of hostilities.

The agreement, which is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on June 19, has drawn praise from several world leaders, while US President Donald Trump and other international figures have acknowledged Pakistan’s role in facilitating the peace process.