China and Pakistan put forward a five-point proposal on restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East regions.

On March 31, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, held talks in Beijing with Darel, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan. The two sides exchanged views on the situation in the Gulf and Middle East regions and put forward the following initiatives:

1. Immediately cease hostilities. China and Pakistan call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the fighting, doing their utmost to prevent the conflict from spreading and escalating. Allow humanitarian aid supplies to enter all areas affected by the war.
2. Quickly initiate peace talks. The sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, and security of Iran and Gulf countries should be maintained. Dialogue and diplomacy are the only feasible ways to resolve conflicts. China and Pakistan support the parties involved in starting negotiations, and all parties should commit to resolving disputes peacefully. During the negotiations, the conflicting parties should not use or threaten to use force.
3. Ensure the safety of non-military targets. The principle of protecting civilians in military conflicts must not be broken. China and Pakistan call on all parties to immediately stop attacks on civilians and non-military targets, fully comply with international humanitarian law, and cease attacks on critical infrastructure such as energy, seawater desalination, electricity, and peaceful nuclear facilities like nuclear power plants.
4. Ensure the safety of shipping lanes. The Strait of Hormuz and its surrounding waters are important international trade routes for goods and energy. China and Pakistan urge all parties to protect the safety of ships and crew stranded within the Strait of Hormuz, arrange for commercial ships to pass safely as soon as possible, and restore normal navigation through the strait.
5. Ensure the primacy of the United Nations Charter. China and Pakistan advocate for true multilateralism, jointly promote the strengthening of the important role of the United Nations, and support the establishment of a comprehensive peace framework and the achievement of lasting peace based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law.
   (Xinhua News Agency)