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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, March 10 (Xinhua) — The key to preventing a deterioration in the situation around Iran is an end to US and Israeli military action against the country. At the same time, China does not condone strikes against Gulf states and condemns any attacks on civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
Wang Yi made the relevant statements during a telephone conversation with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
M.I. Dar outlined Pakistan's position on the current situation in Iran, calling on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve the current crisis through peaceful negotiations.
Pakistan appreciates China's efforts to ease tensions and is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China at venues such as the UN to jointly seek effective ways to achieve peace, the Pakistani Foreign Minister said.
Wang Yi, for his part, noted that China and Pakistan, as all-weather strategic cooperation partners, have a good tradition of communication and coordination on important international and regional issues.
As the Chinese Foreign Minister pointed out, both sides immediately stated their firm position on the situation in Iran, reflecting their responsible approach and commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. The outbreak of the current war was illegitimate, and its continuation will only lead to even more senseless casualties, Wang Yi emphasized.
He said China highly appreciates Pakistan's mediation efforts to ease regional tensions and is willing to coordinate and cooperate with Pakistan in multilateral and bilateral formats, support Pakistan's continued constructive role, and jointly promote the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
The parties also exchanged views on the border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Wang Yi stated that the Chinese Foreign Ministry's special envoy for Afghan affairs is currently engaged in shuttle diplomacy in Afghanistan and Pakistan, promoting reconciliation and negotiations. The Chinese diplomat stated that preventing an escalation of hostilities and a speedy return to the negotiating table are the top priorities.
China firmly supports Pakistan's efforts in combating terrorism and hopes that the Pakistani side will continue to make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens, projects and institutions in Pakistan, Wang Yi said.
M.I. Dar thanked China for its mediation efforts and assured that his country is paying particular attention to ensuring the safety of Chinese institutions and citizens, making every effort to do so. –0–
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