In a crucial phone call yesterday 📞, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi discussed the intensifying situation in the Middle East.
Safadi expressed deep concern over the recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, noting that this act has further inflamed tensions in the region 🔥. He emphasized that escalating the conflict benefits no one and only leads to greater loss for all involved.
\"The international community must act now,\" Safadi urged. \"We need to prevent further escalation, uphold international law, and achieve a ceasefire in Gaza as soon as possible. Ultimately, peace can only be secured through the two-state solution, granting Palestine its rightful sovereignty.\"
Wang Yi echoed these sentiments, firmly opposing and condemning the assassination 🙅♂️. He stated that such actions violate the basic norms of international relations, infringe upon sovereignty, and derail ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, leading to more instability in the region.
\"The key to avoiding further escalation is achieving a full and permanent ceasefire in Gaza promptly,\" Wang Yi stressed. \"The international community should unite and voice this collectively for greater impact.\"
He praised Jordan's vital role in seeking resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and promoting peace in the Middle East 🤝. \"China is committed to maintaining communication and coordination with Jordan,\" Wang Yi said. \"We aim to encourage all parties to prioritize peace, refrain from actions that escalate tensions, and resume ceasefire negotiations ASAP.\"
Wang Yi affirmed that China will continue to stand firmly with Arab countries 🌐, supporting all efforts conducive to achieving a lasting and comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza. \"We must avoid further conflicts and confrontations and work together to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East at the earliest opportunity,\" he concluded.
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Chinese FM talks with Jordanian counterpart on Mideast situation
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