### [2026-05-25](/feed/2026/05/25/index.md)

##### The war
# Pakistani military chief Asim Munir and prime minister Shehbaz Sharif visit Beijing for talks with Chinese officials as part of mediation efforts related to the war. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via LBCI](https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/world-news/934978/key-us-iran-negotiator-munir-in-china-with-pm-sharif-pakistan-tv/en)

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