On April 3, the African Union Commission issued a press release stated that H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, welcomes the Five-Point Initiative jointly advanced by the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region. The AUC Chairperson noted that the Initiative constitutes a timely and constructive contribution to ongoing international efforts to de-escalate tensions and advance a political and diplomatic pathway, and reiterated the African Union’s readiness to work with international and regional partners in support of efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote peace and stability in the region.