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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that regardless of any justifying circumstances, the indiscriminate use of force is unacceptable and any attacks on innocent civilians and non-military targets should be condemned.
Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the statement during a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
During the conversation, the Saudi Foreign Minister briefed the two on the latest developments in the Middle East, noting that Saudi Arabia does not want to see the region drawn into war. However, he noted that he was concerned that the conflict continues to spread and shows signs of further escalation.
He stressed that Saudi Arabia is exercising restraint but reserves the right to self-defense, while hoping that further escalation of the crisis can be avoided and de-escalation achieved.
The Saudi minister stated that his country highly appreciates China's attention to regional security and stability, as well as its positive role in this regard. He added that Saudi Arabia is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China to promote reconciliation, an end to hostilities, and the speedy achievement of peace and stability in the Middle East.
Wang Yi, for his part, pointed out that the expansion and escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, currently affecting Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, is not something China would like to see. He emphasized that, regardless of any justifying circumstances, the indiscriminate use of force is unacceptable.
China highly appreciates Saudi Arabia's restraint and commitment to resolving differences through peaceful means, the Chinese diplomat said, noting that the hard-won reconciliation between countries in the region is very valuable and must be protected and promoted.
Wang Yi said that China has always been a force for peace, is ready to continue playing a constructive role, and will send its special envoy for the Middle East to countries in the region to carry out mediation efforts.
The Chinese side urges all parties to cease military operations, return to dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible, and prevent further escalation of tensions, the Chinese Foreign Minister added.
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