China lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts

Iran-Israel tensions
Islamabad
China lauded on Tuesday Pakistan’s proactive and positive role in pursuing regional peace, particularly through diplomatic channels including the United Nations Security Council, amid heightened tensions following the recent Iran-Israel conflict.
On Sunday, the UN Security Council held an emergency session, where China, Russia, and Pakistan jointly called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East.
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad and the two leaders discussed the evolving regional security situation and matters of mutual interest.
During the meeting, the Chinese envoy praised Pakistan’s consistent efforts at international forums for a peaceful resolution to regional challenges, emphasising the need for dialogue and diplomacy.
Earlier today, the premier also met separately with the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Qatar to discuss the rapidly deteriorating Middle East situation, particularly in the wake of Iran’s missile strike on the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
The missile attack, carried out late Monday night, came amid Iran’s vows to retaliate for recent US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities.
Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people of Saudi Arabia and Qatar and stressed that diplomacy remained the only path to lasting peace in the region.