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The foreign ministers of China, Wang Yi, and Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, presented a joint five-point initiative in Beijing this Tuesday to "restore peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East," according to information released by the official Chinese agency Xinhua.
Both countries are calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities, the initiation of peace talks as soon as possible, the guarantee of security for non-military targets, the protection of navigation security, and the safeguarding of the primacy of the United Nations Charter.
The proposal, which EFE had access to, emphasizes the need to "make every possible effort to prevent the spread of the conflict" as well as to "allow the entry of humanitarian aid to all affected areas."
Regarding peace talks, they urge to "respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, national independence, and security" not only of Iran but also of the Gulf States that have been attacked by Tehran.
The initiative calls for "immediate cessation of attacks against civilians and non-military targets" and "full compliance with international humanitarian law."
This includes attacks on energy facilities, desalination plants, electrical infrastructure, and civilian nuclear installations, following the recent attacks on some structures in the area.
Regarding navigation security, impacted by the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces, China and Pakistan urge to "protect the safety of vessels and crews that remain detained in the inner waters of the Strait of Hormuz, to organize the safe passage of civilian and commercial ships as soon as possible, and to restore normal navigation in the Strait as soon as possible."
The statement, according to the report from EFE, has the support of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, who agree that extending the conflict "benefits no one and would only lead to death and destruction."
"The dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable means to resolve the conflict," the text states, calling for dialogue between the opposing parties during which "they must not use or threaten to use force."
The proposal comes at a time of extreme regional tension, following the reported deaths of more than 4,800 people in Iranian territory as a result of the ongoing conflict in the area.
The situation worsened when Iran formally blocked the Strait of Hormuz on March 19, a decision that triggered an unprecedented diplomatic and military escalation in the region.
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met to discuss the crisis, signaling that the international community is actively seeking pathways for de-escalation.
Pakistan has positioned itself as a key intermediary between the conflicting parties, leveraging its historical ties with both the Arab world and Iran, as well as its strategic relationship with China.
Meanwhile, Trump has extended his ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining pressure on Tehran amid international diplomatic efforts.
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