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    <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:23:06 +0500</pubDate>
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      <title>China backs Pakistan’s mediation efforts in Iran-US tensions during Dar-Yi call</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday to discuss the regional situation, Iran-US tensions and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;According to officials, the two leaders exchanged views on recent developments in the region and ongoing contacts between Iran and the United States.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The discussion focused on Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement aimed at facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington and promoting lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi appreciated Pakistan’s “constructive mediation role” and reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Islamabad’s efforts.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Both sides also underscored the importance of maintaining a durable ceasefire between Iran and the United States and agreed on the need to ensure the uninterrupted movement of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;During the conversation, the two leaders also discussed events marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, along with high-level exchanges and bilateral and multilateral cooperation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pakistan and China agreed to remain in close contact on all matters of mutual interest.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>According to officials, the two leaders exchanged views on recent developments in the region and ongoing contacts between Iran and the United States.</p>
<p>The discussion focused on Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement aimed at facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington and promoting lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond.</p>
<p>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi appreciated Pakistan’s “constructive mediation role” and reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Islamabad’s efforts.</p>
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<p>Both sides also underscored the importance of maintaining a durable ceasefire between Iran and the United States and agreed on the need to ensure the uninterrupted movement of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.</p>
<p>During the conversation, the two leaders also discussed events marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, along with high-level exchanges and bilateral and multilateral cooperation.</p>
<p>Pakistan and China agreed to remain in close contact on all matters of mutual interest.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:37:34 +0500</pubDate>
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