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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) — Middle Eastern countries are deeply concerned about the impact of the war and call for an immediate ceasefire, Chinese government special envoy for the Middle East Zhai Jun said at a briefing on Monday after his visit to the region.
Zhai Jun noted that he recently visited several countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Egypt, and held in-depth exchanges of views on the situation in the region with their foreign ministers and the secretaries-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab League.
Zhai Jun said he also had a detailed conversation with the Iranian side.
Noting that his visit took place during a period of escalating war, Zhai Jun said that Middle Eastern countries stressed that non-military targets, especially vital infrastructure and energy infrastructure, should not be subject to unjustified attacks, and that the lives and safety of ordinary people must be protected.
"All parties oppose the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, believing it is vital to global energy security and supply chain stability. Its continued closure would lead to unbearable consequences for everyone," he said.
The countries of the region recognize that Iran is a neighbor they cannot abandon. They welcome Iran's statement that it will not attack neighboring countries and call for resolving differences through dialogue and negotiations, the special envoy said.
Regional countries appreciate China's fair position on the current situation and its continuous diplomatic mediation since the conflict began, he said, adding that they expect China to play a more active role in ensuring de-escalation.
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