Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with China's Premier Li Qiang, discussing joint efforts for Middle East peace and backing President Xi’s four-point agenda.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently held a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on May 25, 2026. The high-level diplomatic engagement underscored the growing cooperation between Pakistan and China, particularly focusing on regional stability and peace initiatives.
During their discussions, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed strong support for President Xi Jinping’s four-point agenda aimed at achieving peace in the Middle East. These points include promoting dialogue among conflicting parties, enhancing economic cooperation to foster mutual prosperity, addressing humanitarian concerns, and ensuring security and stability in the region.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the world is currently passing through a "critical phase" amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to working closely with China and other regional stakeholders to find peaceful resolutions to these long-standing issues. Shehbaz also conveyed his condolences regarding recent events, reflecting Pakistan's solidarity with affected nations.
The meeting between the two leaders highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing global challenges, particularly those related to peace and stability in the Middle East. Both sides agreed on the need for sustained dialogue and cooperation to achieve lasting peace in the region through mutual respect and understanding.
