BEIJING -- Chinese and Pakistani foreign ministers will strengthen strategic communication and coordination on the Iran situation and other international and regional issues of common interest, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said this when asked at a regular news briefing about Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar's arrival in China, scheduled for Tuesday.

Both sides will make new efforts to promote peace, end conflict, and safeguard regional peace and stability, she said.