Wang Yi holds phone call with Pakistani Foreign Minister: 'Current ceasefire is extremely fragile'
On April 13, following the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call. Wang Yi stated that the current ceasefire is extremely fragile and the situation is at a critical juncture. The US has ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports, creating a 'dual blockade' situation. China expressed its willingness to work with the international community, including Pakistan, for regional peace.
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Following the failure of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, US President Trump ordered a blockade of Iranian ports. According to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a phone call with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on April 13, described the current ceasefire as 'extremely fragile' and the regional situation as being at a 'critical turning point.'
Dar briefed Wang on Pakistan's efforts in mediating the talks between Iran and the US, expressing a desire to coordinate closely with China to promote regional peace.
Wang reiterated China's position, commending Pakistan for its impartial mediation role in facilitating the temporary ceasefire. He emphasized that the immediate priority is to prevent the resumption of hostilities. Wang stated that China is prepared to work with Pakistan and the international community to contribute to restoring peace in the Middle East.
The US-Iran talks on April 11 in Islamabad did not result in a breakthrough. Subsequently, President Trump ordered US warships in the Persian Gulf to block Iranian vessels from leaving port, effective 10:00 AM US Eastern Time on April 13. This has led to a 'dual blockade' situation, with Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz and the US military restricting the movement of Iranian ships.
Dar briefed Wang on Pakistan's efforts in mediating the talks between Iran and the US, expressing a desire to coordinate closely with China to promote regional peace.
Wang reiterated China's position, commending Pakistan for its impartial mediation role in facilitating the temporary ceasefire. He emphasized that the immediate priority is to prevent the resumption of hostilities. Wang stated that China is prepared to work with Pakistan and the international community to contribute to restoring peace in the Middle East.
The US-Iran talks on April 11 in Islamabad did not result in a breakthrough. Subsequently, President Trump ordered US warships in the Persian Gulf to block Iranian vessels from leaving port, effective 10:00 AM US Eastern Time on April 13. This has led to a 'dual blockade' situation, with Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz and the US military restricting the movement of Iranian ships.