China, Pakistan Propose Middle East Ceasefire Plan, Urge Swift Talks

China and Pakistan on Tuesday jointly proposed a five-point peace initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire and the rapid launch of negotiations to end escalating conflict in the Middle East, as both countries stepped up diplomatic efforts to defuse a widening regional crisis.

The plan, unveiled after talks in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, calls for the “immediate cessation of hostilities” and stresses that dialogue is the only viable path forward, according to official statements and state media reports.

The proposal also emphasizes protecting civilians and critical infrastructure, safeguarding maritime security and