China backs all efforts toward de-escalation in Middle East

China supports all efforts to ease Middle East tensions and urges a prompt start to the peace process, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated Monday, 30 March. Her remarks followed Sunday's four-way consultations in Islamabad between the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Following the talks, Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar noted that both the U.S. and Iran expressed confidence in facilitating potential dialogue. Mao praised Pakistan's mediation, affirming China's readiness to coordinate with relevant parties to stop the fighting and safeguard regional stability. #china #middleeast #iran #israel #us