Xi and Sharif discuss Iran crisis during Beijing talks
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held high-level meetings in Beijing as Islamabad intensified diplomatic contacts over the US-Iran conflict. During talks with Chinese leaders, Sharif signaled cautious optimism about efforts to reduce tensions, while China and Pakistan also highlighted their long-standing strategic partnership on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
China’s President Xi Jinping received Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday as Pakistan stepped up diplomatic initiatives linked to the escalating US-Iran crisis. The meeting drew attention to the growing coordination between China and Pakistan at a time of heightened tensions across the Middle East and South Asia.Strategic talks in Beijing
Sharif arrived in China for a four-day official visit and was formally welcomed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Beijing and Islamabad, a relationship both sides describe as a strategic partnership with expanding economic and security cooperation.
Focus on US-Iran tensions
During his discussions with Li, the Pakistani premier said diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a wider confrontation between Washington and Tehran were progressing positively. Islamabad has recently increased regional contacts as concerns grow over the impact of the US-Iran conflict on trade routes, energy markets and regional stability.
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China-Pakistan partnership
Chinese state media reported that Xi and Sharif exchanged views on bilateral cooperation as well as international developments. Beijing has maintained close political and economic relations with Pakistan through major infrastructure and investment projects linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a key part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Regional implications
The Beijing meetings come at a sensitive moment for the region, with governments across Asia closely monitoring developments between the United States and Iran. Pakistan, which shares a border with Iran, has repeatedly called for dialogue and diplomatic engagement to avoid a broader regional crisis that could affect neighboring countries.
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