Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong meets PM Shehbaz Sharif, praises peace efforts
China’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, praised Pakistan’s role in promoting peace in the Middle East during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reaffirming continued support for strong bilateral ties. Both sides highlighted the growing strategic partnership and discussed regional developments, including Pakistan’s involvement in recent US-Iran diplomatic efforts. The prime minister conveyed greetings to Chinese leadership, including Xi Jinping and Li Qiang, while expressing satisfaction with progress in trade, infrastructure, and cooperation. The meeting took place amid increased regional diplomacy, with Pakistan positioning itself as a mediator and advocating dialogue to ease tensions.
ISLAMABAD: China Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, on Thursday praised Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace in the Middle East and pledged continued support for strong bilateral ties.
In a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Jiang spoke of the strategic partnership between the two countries and discussed regional developments, including Pakistan’s role in recent US-Iran diplomatic engagements.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said Sharif conveyed greetings to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, and expressed satisfaction with the steady progress of Pakistan-China relations in trade, infrastructure, and regional cooperation.
Jiang’s visit comes amid heightened diplomatic activity in the region, with Pakistan positioning itself as a mediator in Middle East tensions.
The meeting followed a day after a meeting between Prime Minister Sharif and Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam on regional security, after Iran declined to participate in a second round of talks with US officials.
Islamabad has been actively advocating for diplomatic engagement to reduce tensions and support constructive negotiations.
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