It includes 5 points... China and Pakistan propose an initiative to end the Middle East war
The two countries laid out a framework for a joint initiative “to establish peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region,” following a visit by senior Pakistani officials to Beijing.
The two Asian neighbors have sought to mediate to prevent an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and Islamabad has declared its readiness to host “serious talks” between the United States and Iran.
The war in Iran
Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and the two ministers agreed to “strengthen communication and strategic coordination on the situation in Iran and make new efforts to promote peace,” according to Beijing.
Wang endorsed Pakistan’s mediation efforts, deeming them “in line with the common interests of all parties,” according to a Chinese statement released after the meeting.
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry announced that the two sides agreed on a five-point plan, beginning with an “immediate cessation of hostilities” and the “start of peace talks as soon as possible.”
Energy infrastructure
The proposal also calls for a halt to attacks on civilians and non-military targets, such as energy infrastructure and desalination plants.
It demands guarantees for the security of shipping lanes, allowing for the “safe and prompt passage of civilian and commercial vessels” through the Strait of Hormuz.
Both countries affirmed that lasting peace must be based on the UN Charter and international law.
Concerns are growing about the potential consequences of war, including the near-total paralysis of maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
