The top priority is to immediately end military operations and return to dialogue and negotiation, in order to fundamentally resolve the issues and restore peace and stability in the Gulf region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Tuesday regarding the situation in Iran.
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Several weeks after the start of the Iranian conflict, both sides continue to engage in military strikes. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sparked widespread concern. Calls for a ceasefire and safe passage are increasing. The United States and Iran have exchanged heated rhetoric in recent days. According to some sources, the two sides could reach a ceasefire agreement.
The situation in the Middle East continues to worsen and the military conflict continues to intensify, affecting the global economy and energy security and causing deep concern within the international community, Ms. Mao said during a regular press briefing.
Since the start of the conflict, China has adopted an objective, fair, and balanced position and has worked to facilitate a ceasefire and the end of the conflict, she added.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has made 26 phone calls with various parties, including Iran, Israel, Russia, and the Gulf states. The Chinese government’s special envoy for the Middle East issue visited the region as part of a mediation effort. Last week, China and Pakistan released a five-point initiative, which embodies the international consensus in favor of a ceasefire and peace.
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“The use of force does not bring peace. A political settlement is the right way forward. The root cause of the conflict lies in the launch of military attacks against Iran by the United States and Israel, in violation of international law,” she said.
All parties must show sincerity and quickly end this war that should never have taken place, the spokesperson added.
Xinhua
