Diplomatic Reaffirmation
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their close coordination and shared commitment to advancing diplomatic efforts aimed at supporting the Iran–United States peace process. This came during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as reported by the Foreign Office.
Review of Progress
Both sides reviewed recent progress following high-level mediated talks in Burgenstock under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Dar congratulated Wang Yi on the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China during the call.
The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving Iran–US peace process, particularly the first round of high-level talks held in Burgenstock, which were facilitated through the joint mediation efforts of Pakistan and Qatar.
Mediation Framework
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar apprised the Chinese Foreign Minister that the recent diplomatic engagement had led to the establishment of a high-level committee mandated to oversee and coordinate the broader mediation framework under the Islamabad MoU. He noted that three dedicated working groups had been formed to focus on the nuclear issue, sanctions, and monitoring and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Timeline for Settlement
The objective is to facilitate a comprehensive settlement between the concerned parties within 60 days. Pakistan continues to play a proactive role in regional diplomacy, leveraging its ties with both the United States and Iran to foster dialogue.
Domestic Context
Separately, the National Assembly approved demands for grants amounting to Rs270.5 billion as the government defended its budget. The approval came amid discussions on fiscal priorities and economic policies.
