China Weighs in on Pakistan's US-Iran Mediation Efforts
As Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China, the two countries discuss potential roles in brokering peace negotiations between the US and Iran.
China is carefully considering its stance on Pakistan's efforts to mediate peace talks between the United States and Iran, according to diplomatic sources. The potential involvement of the regional powerhouse comes as Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister, visits Beijing following talks with Iranian and American officials in Islamabad.
The flurry of diplomatic activity underscores the high stakes involved, with both China and Pakistan looking to play a constructive role in de-escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. China, in particular, has a vested interest in regional stability given its expansive trade and investment ties across the Middle East.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
