China to continue playing positive role in improving relations between Iran, Pakistan: FM spokesperson

BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to continue to play a positive and constructive role in improving the relations between Iran and Pakistan based on the needs of the two countries, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

In response to a query regarding China's mediation between Iran and Pakistan, spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a daily news briefing that China maintains close communication with Iran and Pakistan.

Iran and Pakistan are friendly neighbors and both are good friends of China, Wang said.

"China is committed to upholding regional and international peace and stability and supports Iran and Pakistan in continuing to bridge differences through dialogue and consultation," said the spokesperson.

"We would like to continue to play a positive and constructive role in improving the relations between Iran and Pakistan based on the needs of the two countries," he added.