Xi Jinping Meets Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing Amid Ongoing Iran War Diplomatic Efforts
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- •Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on May 25, 2026, to discuss diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war.
- •Pakistan has emerged as a central mediator between the US and Iran, hosting historic face-to-face talks in April, although a lasting agreement was not reached.
- •China has played a quieter role in the diplomatic efforts, facilitating phone calls and meetings with officials from affected Gulf countries.
- •The meeting between President Xi and Prime Minister Sharif is significant, given China's commitment to working with Pakistan to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
- •Army Chief Asim Munir played a key role in the talks between US and Iranian officials hosted by Pakistan in April, greeting both delegations on their arrival and displaying camaraderie with US Vice President J.D. Vance.
On Monday, May 25, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, as reported by state media. The high-level meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People and was attended by several key officials, including Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir, who has been instrumental in mediating between the United States and Iran. The meeting follows a series of diplomatic efforts by several countries to formally end the Iran war, which has been ongoing for some time. Pakistan has emerged as a central mediator in the conflict, hosting historic face-to-face talks between US and Iranian officials last month, although a lasting agreement was not reached.
