Xi Meets Pakistan PM, Praises Iran Mediation
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- Xi Jinping met Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, calling the China‑Pakistan relationship “unbreakable” and “all‑weather.”
- Pakistan hosted U.S.–Iran mediation talks in April and its army chief Asim Munir recently met Iranian leaders in Tehran to discuss peace.
- China and Pakistan issued a joint initiative in March urging peace talks and the restoration of normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Xi praised Pakistan’s “constructive role” in the Iran peace process and called for expanded security cooperation, including agriculture, industry, AI and talent cultivation, per CCTV.
Why it matters: China secures a steadfast partner for its Belt‑and‑Road projects while Pakistan gains diplomatic backing for its U.S.–Iran mediation, and both countries stand to benefit from restored Hormuz shipping and expanded security ties.
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