China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz

ISLAMABAD/BEIJING: China and Pakistan on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, urging peace talks to start as soon as possible and the restoration of normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as their foreign ministers met in Beijing.

Both countries have called for talks to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, now in the fifth week. Islamabad has previously said it is ready to facilitate peace talks between Washington and Tehran.

PR No.85/2026

Five-Point Initiative of China and Pakistan for Restoring Peace and Stability in the Gulf and Middle East Region (Beijing, March 31,2026) pic.twitter.com/JAkSsro17a

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 31, 2026

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz

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