Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on X that he had spoken to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the “evolving situation in West Asia”.

“We reaffirmed the need to restore peace and stability in the Middle East and the wider region. We agreed to support all efforts aimed at ensuring an immediate end to hostilities, resumption of peace talks, protection of non-combatants, security of shipping lanes, and adherence to the UN Charter,” Dar said.

He said that the Chinese official conveyed Beijing’s appreciation and support to Pakistan for its ongoing efforts in this regard.

“We also agreed to continue our endeavours for the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy,” he said.