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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, March 19 (Xinhua) — There are no winners in protracted wars, and a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities are the aspirations of the people, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the announcement during a telephone conversation with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. The conversation was initiated by the British side.
The heads of the foreign ministries of the two countries exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East.
I. Cooper explained the UK's position on the current situation in the Middle East, noting that in the increasingly unstable global environment, the British side hopes to maintain close communication with China, facilitate a rapid cessation of hostilities, the resumption of diplomatic negotiations, and the search for long-term solutions.
Wang Yi, in turn, outlined China's position, pointing out that the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, and the scale of hostilities is expanding, which not only undermines peace and stability in the region, but also has an increasingly direct impact on the international energy market, finance, trade and shipping, harming the common interests of all countries.
Wang Yi said China calls on all parties to immediately cease hostilities, resolve differences through equal dialogue, and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the region.
The Chinese diplomat noted that China and the United Kingdom, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, bear responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.
According to the Chinese Foreign Minister, both sides should intensify communication, remain committed to measures that promote peace, and jointly uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and the basic norms of international relations in order to prevent further undermining of the international order and erosion of the foundations of world peace.
The two sides also exchanged views on China-UK relations and shared the view that it is necessary to actively implement the agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, expand cooperation, and steadily develop a long-term and stable comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the UK, thereby ensuring stability and predictability in a world full of change and upheaval.
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