China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Wednesday for an end to hostilities in the Middle East and for the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as possible,” during talks with his Iranian counterpart.
“China considers that a complete cessation of fighting must be achieved without delay, that it is even more unacceptable to restart hostilities, and that continuing to negotiate remains essential,” he said, according to a statement from his ministry after the talks with Abbas Araghchi in Beijing.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif — a key mediator in the war between Iran and the United States and Israel — said he was “hopeful” the current momentum on negotiations would lead to peace in the Middle East.
Posting on X, he said, “We are very hopeful that the current momentum will lead to a lasting agreement that secures durable peace and stability for the region and beyond.” (AFP)
