Agreed! Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held a phone call with Canadian Foreign Minister Anand!
On March 26, our Foreign Minister Wang Yi took the call at the request of Canada’s Foreign Minister Anand. This conversation comes at a critical juncture—amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East and as China-Canada relations enter a key phase of implementing outcomes from Prime Minister Kanee’s visit to China—making it particularly significant. Clearly, the Middle East situation and bilateral cooperation between China and Canada were the main focuses of this call.
What did both sides discuss?
First, Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved through dialogue and must not serve as a justification for military action.
Second, China emphasized that the international community should encourage both sides to return to the negotiating table and seek effective political solutions. China and Canada can jointly play a constructive role in this process.
Third, China looks forward to a pragmatic approach to fully implement the outcomes of Prime Minister Kanee’s visit to China, resume dialogues at all levels, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation.
Fourth, Canada affirmed its commitment to protecting civilians during the conflict, promoting de-escalation, and reducing impacts on the global economy and supply chains.
Fifth, Canada expressed willingness to work with China to mediate and stop the fighting, helping achieve peace and stability in the region.
Why did Canada seek this call now? There are mainly several reasons:
First, the situation in the Middle East is already on the brink. Reports indicate that the United States is preparing a final military option targeting Iran. The Middle East crisis represents a major shared interest for both China and Canada.
Second, following Prime Minister Kanee’s visit to China, Canada also aims to capitalize on the momentum to further deepen cooperation with China.
Third, with the ongoing Middle East conflict, China has actively worked to ease tensions, and Canada wishes to coordinate positions with China accordingly.
Evidently, this call serves as both an urgent diplomatic coordination amid the Middle East crisis and a practical alignment of cooperation following the warming of China-Canada relations. Both sides have reached consensus on calling for peace, halting hostilities, and seeking a political resolution to the Iranian nuclear issue. This sets the tone for future dialogues at all levels and mutually beneficial cooperation, stabilizing regional conditions while laying a solid foundation for the healthy development of bilateral ties. Canada’s call came precisely at a pivotal moment.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1860733411060875/
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