China and Pakistan join forces to seek peace solutions to the Middle East conflict. Beijing affirmed this Wednesday that the joint initiative with Islamabad to reduce tensions in the Middle East It is open to the participation of other countries and international organizations. At the same time, it supports the Israeli mediation role to promote a ceasefire and the start of peace negotiations.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ningnoted this Wednesday that the plan presented the day before by both countries “is open and welcomes the response and participation of all countries and international organizations”, in reference to the five-point proposal agreed upon after the meeting between the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, and the Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar.
Mao added that Pakistan’s mediation efforts, along with those of China and other countries, “are in line with.” Furthermore, it has reiterated Beijing’s willingness to maintain communication with the actors involved to “end hostilities as soon as possible” and “open a window for peace.”
Thus, it warns that the prolongation of the conflict, which is having a growing impact on regional stability, global energy supply and the functioning of industrial chains. These are the five points proposed in the joint declaration:
- An “immediate” ceasefire.
- Promotion of peace negotiations.
- Protection of non-military objectives.
- Security on maritime routes.
- Respect for the United Nations Charter.
The conflict initiated by Israel and the United States against Iran has led to attacks on energy infrastructure and has affected maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for around 45% of China’s energy imports.
Iran confirms contacts with the US, but its confidence is “zero”
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, has confirmed contacts with the United States special envoy, Steve Witkoffalthough he has clarified that such messages do not constitute a “negotiation” with a country in which, he has stated, Tehran has “no confidence.”
has sent messages directly, but that does not mean that there is a negotiation,” the Iranian foreign minister noted in an interview with the pan-Arab television network Al Jazeeracollected by the agency Europa Press. It has also taken the opportunity to determine Such types of exchanges have occurred “both in times of peace and war.”
Noting that the Islamic Republic “has never” had a “good experience” in negotiations with Washington, Araqchi has expressed that his country has “no confidence” that the negotiations with the White House “will produce results,” immediately stating that “(Iran’s level of trust in the United States) is zero.”
“When they propose negotiations, the first thing we care about evaluating is their honesty in the process. That trust does not exist. And for trust to be generated, it is necessary to take important steps so that we can reach a situation in which a negotiation can even take place,” reflected the head of the Foreign Ministry.
Likewise, after stating that he had received “direct messages” from the United States and through “regional allies”, Araqchi has once again denied negotiations in this regard, while recalling that The Iranian Administration has not responded to the 15-point proposal sent by Washington to Iran to reach an agreement to end the war.
