Chinese Foreign Minister: China Will Send a Special Envoy for the Middle East to Mediate in the Region
Amid the sharp escalation of the situation in the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Minister spoke by phone with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on March 4, emphasizing that Beijing will not give up its hope for peace and will continue to play a constructive role, sending a special envoy for the Middle East to mediate in the region, promoting the return of the region to peace and stability.
According to information from the official website of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chinese Foreign Minister spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal on the 4th, stating that the spread of war in the Middle East has expanded, affecting Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, which is something China does not want to see. Regardless of the reason, the use of indiscriminate force is unacceptable, and any attack on innocent civilians and non-military targets should be condemned.
The Chinese Foreign Minister stated that China appreciates Saudi Arabia's restraint and its insistence on resolving differences through peaceful means. It is rare and precious for regional countries to achieve reconciliation, and it is worth cherishing and continuing to promote.
The Chinese Foreign Minister pointed out that China has always been a force for maintaining peace and is willing to continue playing a constructive role, sending a special envoy for the Middle East to mediate in the region. Beijing also strongly called on all parties to stop military operations and quickly return to dialogue and negotiations, preventing the tension from further escalating.
On the same day, the Chinese Foreign Minister also spoke by phone with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah. The Chinese Foreign Minister reiterated China's principle stance on the current situation in Iran, stating that the spillover of war does not serve the interests of any party, and the only victims are the people of the region. The red line of protecting civilians during conflicts must not be breached, and non-military targets such as energy, economy, and livelihood should not be attacked, and the safety of shipping routes should be maintained more than ever.
The Chinese Foreign Minister pointed out that the UAE had been working for peace before the war, and the recent special ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) also emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to overcome the current crisis and maintain regional security, and China expressed its appreciation for this.
On February 28, the US and Israel began attacking targets inside Iran, including Tehran, and reports indicate that this caused destruction and civilian casualties. Iran retaliated by striking Israeli territory and US military targets in the Middle East.
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