African Union Welcomes China-Pakistan Initiative to Restore Middle East Stability
The African Union (AU) on Friday praised the China-Pakistan five-point initiative aimed at easing the current peace and stability crisis in the Gulf and Middle East.
Friday April 3, 2026
The African Union (AU) on Friday praised the China-Pakistan five-point initiative aimed at easing the current peace and stability crisis in the Gulf and Middle East.
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In a statement, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the plan “constitutes a timely and constructive contribution to ongoing international efforts to de-escalate tensions and advance a political and diplomatic pathway.”
He said the initiative’s “emphasis on an immediate cessation of hostilities, the protection of civilians, respect for international humanitarian law, and the safeguarding of maritime security reflects key elements required to contain the current crisis.”
Youssouf also voiced his “deep concern” about the continued escalation across the Gulf and Middle East region.
He warned that the fallout is already reaching far beyond the conflict zone, with consequences for energy supply chains, food systems and economic stability — especially in Africa, which is already grappling with multiple overlapping challenges.
Urging restraint, immediate de-escalation and sustained engagement, the AUC chief said all sides must fully comply with international law and the United Nations Charter to protect international peace and security.
“A durable resolution can only be achieved through dialogue and negotiated solutions,” he added, stressing the AU’s readiness to work with international and regional partners for peace and stability in the region.