On March 31, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to coordinate a high-stakes diplomatic intervention in the U.S.-Israel-Iran war. Following their meeting, both nations officially announced a “Five Principles” framework to serve as the cornerstone for potential peace talks between Washington and Tehran. This visit is seen as a critical follow-up to the quadrilateral meeting held in Islamabad over the weekend with Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt.
China pledges closer Pakistan cooperation to push for peace in Iran amid Middle East tensions as Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar visits Beijinghttps://t.co/0lNb9qR1RN
— TRT World (@trtworld) March 31, 2026
China has signaled its transition from rhetorical support to active diplomatic coordination, driven by the severe threat the conflict poses to its energy security. With nearly 50% of China’s crude oil imports transiting the now-disrupted Strait of Hormuz, Beijing has a massive economic incentive to see the waterway reopened. Analysts suggest that while China will avoid direct military involvement, it is increasingly viewed as a potential “credible underwriter” or guarantor for a deal, a condition reportedly requested by Tehran due to its deep-seated mistrust of Washington.
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