Chinese President Xi Jinping has thanked visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the country’s “proactive role” in mediating between Iran and the United States. Monday’s meeting came as the two countries marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, with both sides pledging to maintain close communication and coordination to promote peace and stability in the Middle East, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The pair, along with Chinese Foreign...