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Beijing, March 9 (Xinhua) — The sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected, and any attacks on civilians and non-military targets must be condemned, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the statement during a telephone conversation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdel Latif bin Rashed al-Zayani.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister briefed Wang Yi on the situation in the region and the kingdom's position, stating that Bahrain is a peace-loving country and should not become the target of unlawful attacks.

According to him, the Bahraini side highly appreciates China's fair position and is grateful for it, wishing to work with other Gulf states and China to strengthen communication and coordination in both bilateral and multilateral formats, including the UN, in order to achieve peace and stability in the region in the near future.

Abdel Latif bin Rashed Al Zayani added that Bahrain will continue to take decisive measures to ensure the safety of Chinese employees and institutions in the kingdom.

Wang Yi, for his part, noted that the situation in the Persian Gulf region is rapidly deteriorating, which is also affecting Bahrain's security. According to the Chinese Foreign Minister, this is a source of deep concern for China.

As he pointed out, China has always maintained a consistent and clear position: the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected, and any attacks on civilians and non-military targets must be condemned.

Wang Yi stressed that the highest priority now is to immediately end military action to prevent further spread of the conflict.

According to the Chinese diplomat, the path out of the current situation lies in the immediate resumption of dialogue and negotiations to make efforts to restore peace. He added that the long-term solution lies in the joint adherence of all parties to international law and the basic norms of international relations.

China, as a strategic partner of the Gulf states and a responsible major country, has been continuously and actively promoting reconciliation and ending wars, Wang Yi pointed out.

He noted that the Chinese government's special envoy for the Middle East is currently on a shuttle diplomacy mission to the region and will visit Bahrain. The Chinese Foreign Minister assured that China will continue to play a constructive role in ensuring peace and stability in the Persian Gulf region.

Wang Yi also expressed hope that the Bahraini side will continue to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions in Bahrain. –0–

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Tbilisi, March 9 (Xinhua) — The Georgian government's goal is to increase the country's installed power plant capacity to 11,500 MW by 2036 and fully meet domestic electricity needs through domestic production. This was announced by Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili at a meeting with energy sector representatives on Monday.

M. Kvrivishvili presented details of a ten-year energy development plan to the business community.

According to her, the first phase of the plan calls for increasing installed capacity by 4,000 MW through solar, wind, and hydropower projects. The second phase, which covers the period from 2032 to 2036, plans to add another 2,750 MW, primarily through large hydropower projects.

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Dushanbe, March 9 (Xinhua) — Tajikistan is ready to continue strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Iran, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said Monday in a congratulatory telegram to Mojtaba Khamenei on the occasion of his election as Iran's supreme leader.

In his message, E. Rahmon expressed readiness to “further strengthen and expand mutually beneficial cooperation between Tajikistan and Iran” based on the principles of trust and mutual respect and for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries.

At the same time, he reaffirmed Dushanbe’s commitment to observing the principles of international law in interstate relations. –0–

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ANKARA, March 9 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Turkey remains on high alert amid escalating tensions in the region, warning that "provocative steps" could complicate Ankara's relations with Tehran.

Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that all relevant agencies are working in coordination and are on high alert to respond to the changing security situation. He added that the government's primary goal is to protect the country from the ongoing chaos in the region.

Earlier, a ballistic missile launched from Iran was intercepted over Turkey's southeastern Gaziantep province. The munition, which entered Turkish airspace, was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean. Authorities confirmed there were no casualties.

"We are closely monitoring all developments with our experienced teams. We remain vigilant. Our goal is to keep our country out of this fire," the Turkish leader emphasized.

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Beirut, March 9 (Xinhua) — The death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 486, with another 1,313 injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported on Monday.

The ministry's statement said the dead and wounded were recorded between dawn on March 2 and midday on March 9, with Israeli strikes continuing in several areas of the country.

Hezbollah announced it had launched rockets from Lebanon toward the Jewish state on March 2 for the first time since the ceasefire was declared on November 27, 2024, prompting the Lebanese government to announce a ban on the movement's security and military activities.

Meanwhile, the Israeli army launched what it called an "offensive military campaign" against Hezbollah, carrying out intensive airstrikes in many areas of Lebanon and conducting ground operations in the border area.

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Tashkent, March 9 (Xinhua) — In January-February 2026, Uzbekistan imported 9,698 electric vehicles worth approximately $158.7 million. The volume of imports was more than six times higher than the same period last year, according to data from the Customs Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan.

According to the agency's statistics, 1,556 electric cars worth a total of approximately $17.99 million were imported into the country in the first two months of 2025.

Significant growth was also recorded in the hybrid vehicle segment during the reporting period. Since the beginning of this year, 1,249 hybrids worth $41.2 million have been imported into Uzbekistan, compared to only 70 such vehicles worth $2.16 million during the same period a year earlier.

Statistics indicate a gradual shift in consumer demand in Uzbekistan towards electric and hybrid vehicles, while the market for traditional vehicles remains stable. –0–

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BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) — An early ceasefire and cessation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf region is now the highest priority, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday, adding that China highly appreciates the consistent calls from countries in the region for dialogue and negotiations.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks during a phone call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah.

The Kuwaiti Foreign Minister briefed Wang Yi on the latest developments in the region, noting that Kuwait is not a party to the conflict, but continues to suffer from the flames of war. He stated that the Gulf countries, including Kuwait, remain committed to resolving disputes through dialogue but will not renounce their legitimate right to self-defense.

According to the Kuwaiti diplomat, his country highly appreciates China's position and efforts and is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with it to quickly restore security and stability in the region. Kuwait places particular emphasis on the security of Chinese citizens and institutions and will continue to ensure it, added Jarrah Jaber al-Ahmed al-Sabah.

Wang Yi, for his part, stated that China consistently advocates settling disputes through political and diplomatic means. The current fighting is a war that should never have happened and benefits neither side, the Chinese Foreign Minister stated.

As he noted, the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran without UN sanction while Iranian-American negotiations were still ongoing, which is a clear violation of international law.

At the same time, the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected, and any attacks on civilians and non-military targets must be condemned, Wang Yi emphasized.

China, he continued, highly appreciates the fact that the Gulf countries have consistently called for dialogue and negotiations, and will continue to make efforts to achieve peace.

Wang Yi said that the Chinese government's special envoy to the Middle East has already left for the region on a mediation mission and will strengthen communication and exchanges with Kuwait and other countries.

Wang Yi also expressed hope and confidence that Kuwait will ensure the safety of Chinese institutions and employees on its territory. –0–

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Washington, March 9 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump said Monday that he is "still a long way off" from ordering the deployment of American ground troops to Iran to protect nuclear materials in Isfahan, the New York Post reported.

"We haven't made any decisions on that yet. We're still very far from that," Trump said in a telephone interview with the newspaper.

He also expressed his "displeasure" over the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader.

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Tbilisi, March 9 (Xinhua) – Georgia is “moving in the right direction,” while the European Union must adjust its own course, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told reporters on Monday.

Commenting on the EU's decision to suspend visa-free travel for holders of Georgian diplomatic and service passports, I. Kobakhidze noted that European bureaucracy needs to adjust its course to avoid the problems it is creating for the EU, which it is creating entirely artificially.

In early February, the EU decided to suspend the visa-free regime for holders of Georgian diplomatic and service passports. –0–

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BUDAPEST, March 9 (Xinhua) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday called on the European Union to review and suspend sanctions against the Russian energy sector, warning that rising oil prices and supply disruptions pose risks to regional energy security.

In a video message posted on social media, Orbán stated that the increase in fuel prices in Hungary is linked to the "Ukrainian oil blockade" and escalating tensions in the Middle East. He announced that he had sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling on the EU to reconsider the sanctions imposed on Russian energy companies.

"The Ukrainian oil blockade currently poses the most serious threat not only to Hungary and Slovakia, but to the entire EU," the Hungarian prime minister emphasized.

He added that the Hungarian government must prevent petrol and diesel prices from rising to "unsustainable levels", noting that an emergency government meeting had been convened to address the issue.

Hungary and Slovakia recently experienced disruptions to oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, which carries Russian crude oil to Central Europe via Ukraine. The disruption has heightened tensions between the two countries and Ukraine, as well as raised concerns about the potential impact on regional energy supplies.

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