[China and Pakistan Propose Five-Point Initiative for Middle East Ceasefire and Maritime Security] According to Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar met in Beijing and jointly proposed a five-point initiative regarding the Gulf and Middle East situation. Both sides called for an immediate ceasefire to end hostilities, allowing humanitarian aid to enter conflict zones, and urged all parties to promptly initiate peace talks through dialogue and diplomacy, committing to resolving disputes through peaceful means. The initiative emphasized that conflicting parties should cease attacks on civilians, energy facilities, power stations, desalination plants, and nuclear power plants, ensuring the safety of ships and crew in the Strait of Hormuz and expediting the restoration of normal navigation. It also reaffirmed the primary importance of the United Nations Charter and advocated for the establishment of a framework for lasting regional peace through multilateral mechanisms.