China and Pakistan Propose Five-Point Plan to Reduce Tensions in Persian Gulf and Middle East
BEIJING (Afghan Verified) — China and Pakistan have jointly presented a five-point initiative aimed at reducing tensions and restoring peace in the Persian Gulf and Middle East.
The proposal emerged from a meeting in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement outlining the plan.
The initiative calls for an immediate ceasefire, protection of civilians, resumption of diplomatic engagements, cessation of hostilities and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid. It emphasizes peace negotiations through dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable solution, while preserving the sovereignty of Iran and Gulf countries and rejecting threats or use of force.
Additional points include halting attacks on civilian targets and critical infrastructure such as energy facilities, desalination plants and nuclear sites, in compliance with international humanitarian law. The plan also urges securing shipping lines, including the Strait of Hormuz, to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels, and strengthening the role of the United Nations and multilateralism in establishing a peace framework.
The announcement comes amid escalating conflicts following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran and subsequent responses from Tehran.
Pakistan has offered to mediate talks between Iran and the United States, with potential negotiations to be hosted in Islamabad in the near future.
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