China and Pakistan put forward a five-point initiative on Middle East ceasefire and maritime safety.

PANews reported on March 31 that, according to Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar, after talks in Beijing, jointly proposed a five-point initiative on the situation in the Gulf and the Middle East. Both sides called for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, permitted the entry of humanitarian aid into conflict zones, and urged all parties to initiate peace talks through dialogue and diplomacy as soon as possible, committing to resolving disputes peacefully. The initiative emphasizes that conflicting parties should cease attacks on civilians, energy, electricity, desalination plants, nuclear power plants, and other non-military targets, ensure the safety of ships and crew in the Strait of Hormuz, and expedite the restoration of normal navigation. It also reaffirms the primacy of the UN Charter and advocates for building a framework for lasting regional peace through multilateral mechanisms.