Beijing and Islamabad have joined forces to halt hostilities in Iran and restore safe shipping in the key region. The two countries presented a joint initiative aimed at unblocking the Strait of Hormuz and protecting civilian infrastructure from destruction.
As reported by Hvylya, Axios covered the development.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the five-point peace plan was agreed upon during his visit to Beijing and meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. According to Dar, it is a balanced initiative that all parties to the conflict are ready to support.
The document demands an immediate ceasefire and the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to all affected areas. The conflicting parties must also refrain from striking critical infrastructure, including power plants, desalination facilities, and nuclear sites.
A separate clause stipulates the rapid restoration of safe passage for civilian and commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Following this step, full-scale peace negotiations are expected to commence.
When asked by journalists about his stance on the proposal, US President Donald Trump declined to comment on the specific details of the Sino-Pakistani initiative but assured that negotiations with Iran are "going well."
The publication notes that China remains Iran's largest trading partner and the main buyer of its oil, giving Beijing significant leverage over Tehran. Trump is expected to visit China in May, a trip previously postponed precisely due to the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East.