Egyptian FM, Dar speaking on the phone, emphasizes the importance of dialogue and engagement for peace and stability
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holds a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong. PHOTO: X
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday expressed Beijing’s support for Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts aimed at easing US-Iran engagement, according to a statement shared on X.
The envoy met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad to discuss regional developments. During the meeting, Ambassador Zaidong conveyed China’s “full support for and appreciation of Pakistan’s continued efforts to facilitate US-Iran engagement for sustained peace and stability in the region and beyond.”
The statement said the discussions also focused on the latest regional situation. Dar reaffirmed the Pakistan-China “All-Weather Strategic Cooperation Partnership”, underscoring the strength of bilateral ties.
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today.
The discussions focused on recent regional developments. Amb Zaidong conveyed China’s full support for and appreciation of Pakistan’s… pic.twitter.com/3HpLNmPFc3
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) 21 April 2026
He also emphasized the importance of continued high-level exchanges between the two countries.
Dar also held a telephone conversation with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday to discuss the latest regional developments, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on X.
The statement said both ministers “underscored the importance of dialogue and engagement for peace and stability” during their discussion. It added that the two sides agreed to remain in close contact as part of ongoing diplomatic coordination on regional issues.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty @BadrAbdelatty to discuss recent regional developments.
Both emphasized the importance of dialogue and engagement for peace and… pic.twitter.com/GVkQGcNQWf
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) 21 April 2026
FM Dar has received unprecedented international recognition for his diplomatic leadership as Pakistan positioned itself at the center of high-stakes mediation efforts during the escalating Iran-US-Israel crisis.
Over the past week, senior officials and influential voices from more than ten countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United States, China, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bahrain and Uzbekistan, have publicly acknowledged Dar’s role in facilitating the ceasefire talks.
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Meanwhile, Islamabad is preparing to host the second round of Iran-US talks after Washington confirmed that a high-level delegation led by US Vice President JD Vance would arrive in Pakistan.
Pakistan emerged as a key facilitator in the sensitive diplomatic track, positioning itself as an “honest broker” amid sharply polarized positions between Washington and Tehran. While the first round underscored deep disagreements over sanctions, maritime security and regional influence, officials suggest both sides have so far kept the channel open, even as public rhetoric has hardened ahead of the next phase of talks.
