China and Pakistan have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire and peace talks to end the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The announcement came on March 31, 2026, following a meeting in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The joint statement, reported by China’s Xinhua and Al Jazeera, emphasized the need to ensure the security of key maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.

The statement described the current situation as alarming and stressed that dialogue and diplomacy, rather than military action, are the only effective means to restore long-term stability. It also highlighted the negative impact of disruptions to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz on the global economy.

The five-point initiative includes an immediate halt to hostilities, protection of sovereignty and security of Iran and Gulf states, cessation of attacks on civilians and energy infrastructure, assurance of maritime safety, and the establishment of a sustainable peace framework based on the UN Charter and international law.