Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Israel’s attack on Iran an “unacceptable” breach of international law and urged measures to de-escalate tensions in phone calls with his Israeli and Iranian counterparts on Saturday.
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He told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar that China could play a “constructive role” in the peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, saying diplomatic solutions remained viable and a peaceful resolution was still achievable, according to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Such actions are particularly unacceptable while the international community is still seeking a political resolution to the Iran nuclear issue,” Wang said, referring to Israel’s attack on Iran that started on Friday.
“The immediate priority is to take concrete steps to prevent further escalation, avoid plunging the region into greater turmoil, and return to diplomacy, which is the international community’s shared consensus,” Wang said, noting that both Israel and Iran were key Middle Eastern countries and their relations affected regional stability.
Wang reiterated China’s position on regional conflicts, calling on both Israel and Iran to “resolve differences through dialogue and find a path to peaceful coexistence”.
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“Diplomatic solutions for the Iranian nuclear issue are not exhausted, and prospects for a peaceful settlement remain viable,” Wang said, adding that China stood ready to play a constructive role in this process.