Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to go to China from Might 23-26

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will go to Beijing from Saturday (Might 23, 2026) to Tuesday (Might 26, 2026) for talks, the Chinese language International Ministry mentioned, with out specifying whether or not the warfare in Iran can be mentioned.

Pakistan and China have each sought to mediate within the West Asia battle, sparked by U.S. and Israeli strikes. A ceasefire settlement since April 8 has halted hostilities, however U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday (Might 20, 2026) that the window for diplomacy was closing.

“The leaders of China and Pakistan could have an in-depth change of views on bilateral relations and problems with widespread concern,” Chinese language Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun informed a press convention on Thursday (Might 21, 2026).

Mr. Guo added that China would work with Pakistan to “make optimistic contributions to the early restoration of peace and stability within the West Asia”.

“China helps Pakistan in taking part in a good and balanced mediating position in selling peace and ending the warfare,” he mentioned.

Pakistan has emerged as a central mediator between the U.S. and Iran, internet hosting talks final month. Its Military chief Area Marshal Asim Munir was due in Tehran on Thursday (Might 21, 2026), Iranian media reported.

China has performed a quieter position, shepherding telephone calls and conferences with officers of affected Gulf nations. After high-profile talks with Mr. Xi in Beijing final week, Mr. Trump informed Fox Informationthe Chinese language chief had supplied China’s assist to open the Hormuz Strait — the important thing oil route largely blocked for the reason that warfare erupted.

China’s International Minister Wang Yi urged Islamabad this month to “step up mediation efforts” within the West Asia, chatting with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar in a name. Prior to now two weeks, Bejing has hosted visits from Mr. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.