In a bid to dial down the heat in the Middle East, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi 📞 reached out to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday. Wang, who’s not just China's top diplomat but also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized China's commitment to being a responsible global player 🌐.
Both sides gave a thumbs up 👍 to China-Iran relations, promising to keep the communication lines wide open and to boost practical cooperation. Araghchi expressed Iran's deep worries 😟 about the escalating tensions in the region and voiced a desire to avoid any further conflicts.
\"Iran values China's influence on the world stage and is keen to team up 🤝 to cool things down through diplomacy,\" Araghchi said, cautioning that Israel should tread carefully 🚶♂️.
Wang Yi pointed out that the negative ripple effects 🌊 of the Gaza crisis are spreading, with regional tensions on the rise. He reiterated China's stance on resolving hot-button issues through dialogue and consultation 🗣️, opposing any actions that might ramp up tensions or lead to military misadventures ⚔️.
\"Let's all make an effort to safeguard peace and stability in the region,\" Wang urged. He added that China plans to strengthen communication among all parties, build a broader international consensus, and pool everyone's strengths to make a positive impact ✨.
Wang also applauded Iran's move towards mediation diplomacy, enhancing understanding with key players, and mending fences with neighboring countries 🕊️. He highlighted China's support for the historic reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia 🇮🇷🇸🇦.
\"We're willing to push for positive outcomes from the upcoming second meeting of the China-Iran-Saudi Arabia Trilateral Joint Committee,\" Wang said, aiming to solidify the momentum of reconciliation and inject some much-needed positive energy into the region ✌️.
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Wang Yi: China will continue to work on easing Middle East conflict
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