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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called on all parties to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to end hostilities as soon as possible and prevent the situation from deteriorating further.
Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the call during a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ata.
B. Abdel Aty briefed Wang Yi on the situation in the region and Egypt's position, expressing his country's deep concern over the ongoing war. Citing the recently adopted UN Security Council resolution, the diplomat stated that Egypt calls on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation of chaos in the region.
He emphasized that Egypt highly values China's balanced and impartial position, as well as the important role it plays, and is ready to continue to closely cooperate with China to facilitate a speedy de-escalation of the situation.
Wang Yi, for his part, reiterated China's principled position, noting that China and Egypt, as responsible countries, advocate resolving regional issues through dialogue and consultation and oppose the reckless use of force.
According to the Chinese diplomat, a protracted conflict in the Middle East will only bring further suffering to the local population, have a serious negative impact on the region's economy, and further undermine security and stability in the region and the world as a whole.
Stressing that an immediate ceasefire is the broad consensus of the international community, Wang Yi said China is willing to maintain communication and coordination with regional countries, including Egypt, and continue to play a constructive role in the pursuit of peace.
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