00:00China and Pakistan are calling for an immediate end to the conflict in the Middle East
00:04and urging peace talks to begin as soon as possible.
00:08The two countries outlined a five-point plan for restoring peace and stability
00:12following talks in Beijing between Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
00:17and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
00:21The proposal calls for protection of civilians and critical infrastructure
00:25as well as securing shipping lanes and safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
00:31Both countries said any lasting peace must be based on the UN Charter and international law.
00:37Pakistan has positioned itself as a potential mediator
00:40and says it is ready to host talks between the United States and Iran.
00:44China, meanwhile, has kept a careful distance from the conflict
00:48despite its close ties with Tehran and its role as the largest buyer of Iranian oil.
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