By Our Diplomatic Correspondent
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq yesdarday held a telephone conversation with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi.
The two leaders welcomed the understandings reached in Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing the consensus as an important step towards promoting sustainable peace and stability in the region.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi commended Pakistan’s proactive diplomatic outreach and robust mediation efforts, which helped create conducive conditions for sustained engagement between Iran and the United States.
He appreciated Pakistan for making a vital contribution to advancing international peace and stability.
The DPM/FM lauded China’s consistent support for Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate dialogue and diplomacy between Iran and the United States. He also acknowledged China’s important contributions for the restoration of regional peace and stability, especially President Xi Jinping’s Four-Point Proposal and the Pakistan-China Five-Point Initiative.
Both leaders underscored the importance of implementing the understandings reached between the parties and maintaining continued engagement for the peaceful settlement of all outstanding issues. They noted the importance of opening of the Strait of Hormuz for the global economy, energy security, and international trade.
The two sides also discussed the recent successful visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China and agreed to continue with robust follow-up and implementation of its outcomes. DPM/FM emphasized the importance of working together for CPEC 2.0 and further strengthening bilateral economic and investment cooperation. Both sides agreed to remain in close contact and continue consultations on key bilateral and regional matters of common interest.
