Chinese, Pakistani foreign ministers to discuss Iran situation

BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Pakistani foreign ministers will strengthen strategic communication and coordination on the Iran situation and other international and regional issues of common interest, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.

Both sides will make new efforts to promote peace, end conflict, and safeguard regional peace and stability, Mao said at a regular news briefing when asked about Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar's arrival in China, scheduled for Tuesday.