China and Pakistan will “strengthen” their cooperation on Iran, Beijing’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, as senior officials from Islamabad visited the Chinese capital.
Asian neighbors have sought to mediate in the Middle East to prevent conflict escalating, with Islamabad saying it is ready to host “meaningful talks” between the United States and Iran.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, is visiting Beijing where he will meet top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi for talks on international and bilateral issues.
“The two foreign ministers will strengthen strategic communication and coordination on the situation in Iran and … make new efforts towards advocating peace,” Beijing Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said at a press conference, describing China and Pakistan as “evergreen” strategic partners.