Pakistan FM Dar discusses 5-point peace plan to end West Asia conflict with Saudi counterpart
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Dar and Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal discussed a five-point peace initiative aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts in West Asia.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday spoke with Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and discussed the five-point peace plan proposed by Islamabad and Beijing to end the conflict in West Asia.
This handout photograph taken on March 29, 2026 and released by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (2L) in a meeting with his counterparts Saudi Arabia's Faisal bin Farhan (L), Turkey's Hakan Fidan (2R) and Egypt's Badr Abdelatty at the Foreign Ministry office in Islamabad. Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey were expected to meet on March 29 for talks on the war in the Middle East, with Islamabad acting as a go-between between the United States and Iran. (Photo by Pakistan Foreign Ministry / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / - / Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (AFP)
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The peace proposal was put forward on Tuesday after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Dar, who undertook a one-day visit to Beijing to discuss regional developments.
Dar, also the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan, called the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia on the phone to discuss the regional situation, according to a statement by the Foreign Office.
"The two leaders exchanged views on the latest developments in the regional situation, emphasising the urgent need for de-escalation and dialogue," it said.
"The Pak-China Five-Point Initiative for peace in the Gulf and Middle East was also discussed," it added.
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"The Pak-China Five-Point Initiative for peace in the Gulf and Middle East was also discussed," it added.
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Both leaders reaffirmed the strong Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relationship and agreed to remain in close contact.
The five-point peace plan included the immediate cessation of hostilities, initiation of peace talks as soon as possible, ensuring the safety of non-military targets and safety of navigation, and safeguarding the primacy of the UN Charter.
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