China and Pakistan Pledge Closer Ties, Discuss Middle East Peace
Quick Look
- China and Pakistan celebrated 75 years of diplomatic ties, with leaders Xi Jinping and Shehbaz Sharif meeting to discuss Middle East peace.
- Sharif thanked China for supporting Pakistan's mediation efforts, referencing Xi's four-point plan for regional stability.
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Why It Matters
China and Pakistan celebrated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. The meeting occurred following discussions between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
Monday’s meeting came as the two countries marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, with both sides pledging to maintain close communication and coordination to promote peace and stability in the Middle East, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua.
The pair, along with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, met on Monday at the Great Hall of the People following a meeting between Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
During the meeting, Xi said: “China appreciates Pakistan’s proactive role in mediating peace in the Middle East,” adding that the two sides should promote an “equitable and orderly multipolar world”.
Sharif thanked China for its support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts, adding that Xi’s four-point Middle East plan provided a “guiding framework” for peace, according to Xinhua.
The Chinese leader’s plan, unveiled last month, stressed the importance of the principles of peaceful coexistence, national sovereignty and the international rule of law, as well as a commitment to coordinating development and security.
Open Questions
- What specific actions will be taken to promote peace in the Middle East?
- How will the 'equitable and orderly multipolar world' be achieved?
- What are the details of Xi's four-point Middle East plan?
