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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) — The immediate priority now is to contain the spread of the conflict and prevent further involvement of other countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the announcement during a telephone conversation with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president. The conversation was initiated by the French side.
Wang Yi outlined China's position, noting that the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate and the scale of military conflict continues to escalate. He stated that this not only undermines the stability of global energy supplies but also provokes a serious humanitarian crisis.
The head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry noted that the use of force will not solve the problem, and the unjust war must not continue.
As Wang Yi emphasized, in the face of the current critical situation, China and France, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, must strengthen strategic communication and coordination, resolutely uphold the UN Charter and international law, and prevent the world from relapsing into the “law of the jungle.”
The Chinese diplomat also pointed out that two other top priorities are for the international community to unanimously call for an immediate ceasefire and intensify efforts to advance peace talks, and for the UN and the UN Security Council to play their due role in promoting the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
Wang Yi stressed that despite the current difficulties, dialogue and negotiations remain the right way out of the crisis, and both China and France should make joint efforts in this direction.
E. Bonn, for his part, shared his vision of the current situation in the Middle East, including events in Iran and Lebanon.
He noted that France and China, as large countries, support the UN, comply with international law and advocate resolving differences through dialogue.
He said both countries should work together to find solutions and help reduce tensions and resume negotiations.
E. Bonn added that France expects to strengthen communication and cooperation with China in order to promote the speedy establishment of peace and stability in the Middle East. –0–
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