China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Thursday that China will send a special envoy to the Middle East to prevent further escalation of tensions in the region.
China will send its special envoy for Middle East affairs, Zhai Jun, to visit the region soon, making active efforts to de-escalate tensions, said Mao during the press conference.
Mao said that China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held phone conversations with foreign ministers of Russia, Iran, Oman, France, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and others, engaging in in-depth exchanges on the regional situation.
Wang emphasized the need to adhere to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, oppose the use of force in international relations, and called for an immediate cessation of military actions. He urged a swift return to dialogue and negotiations to prevent further escalation of tensions and the spread of conflict. The parties involved in the conflict must fulfill their international obligations, ensure the safety of civilians, and refrain from targeting civilian facilities. Prolonged warfare and escalating conflicts do not serve the interests of any party.
China believes that war and force cannot fundamentally resolve issues, and that dialogue and negotiations are the correct path to finding solutions. It is essential to resolve conflicts and differences through political and diplomatic means.
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