China commends and supports Pakistan’s mediation efforts for deescalation and stands ready to enhance communication and coordination with Pakistan and others to jointly work for a ceasefire and peace in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mao Ning said on Monday.
Addressing a regular briefing held here, she said China supports all efforts conducive to easing tensions, deescalating the situation and restoring dialogue, adding. “We call on parties to start peace talks as soon as possible.”
She said the Chinese side commended Pakistan’s mediation effort for deescalation and support Pakistan in continuing to play its role as mediator.
“We stand ready to enhance communication and coordination with Pakistan and others to jointly work for a ceasefire and peace and stability in the region,” she said.
Moreover, the spokesperson reiterated a call for the United States and Iran to begin peace talks “as soon as possible”, while praising Pakistan’s mediation efforts amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
“China calls on relevant parties to start peace talks as soon as possible,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters, adding that Beijing supports all efforts conducive to de-escalation and the resumption of dialogue.
She reiterated opposition to attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, saying military means would not solve the conflict.
“Military means will not solve the root cause. The conflict serves no one’s interests,” Mao said.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to visit to China on Tuesday, at the invitation of the Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi.
Pakistan and China enjoy an all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, characterized by close coordination and regular consultations on regional and international issues, according to a Foreign Office statement.
In this context, the upcoming visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to hold in-depth discussions on regional developments, as well as bilateral and global issues of mutual interest.
The deputy prime minister’s visit to China, despite medical advice to rest following his hairline shoulder fracture on Monday, is evidence of the importance placed by Pakistan on its relationship with China.