Pakistan, May 13 -- China has urged Pakistan to play a bigger diplomatic role and mediation efforts in easing tensions between Iran and the United States and helping address issues surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, according to Chinese state media.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the appeal during a phone call with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, state news Xinhua reported.

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According to the report, Wang encouraged Pakistan to intensify mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington and contribute to resolving matters linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route critical to international oil and gas supplies.

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