Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China's efforts towards peace will not stop

On March 11th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference. CCTV reporter asked, Foreign Minister Wang Yi has had phone conversations with foreign ministers from Kuwait, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Qatar in the past two days to exchange views on the situation in Iran. However, at the same time, regional tensions continue to intensify, and the risk of escalation and spillover of war increases. Can the spokesperson further introduce China's position and efforts to promote the easing and cooling of the situation? How to view the next development of the situation?

Regarding this, Guo Jiakun stated that recently, Foreign Minister Wang Yi has continued to engage in diplomatic mediation on the situation in Iran, and has once again communicated with foreign ministers of regional countries, committed to promoting peace, ending the war, and easing tensions.

Guo Jiakun pointed out that from the first day of the outbreak of the war, China has clearly called for a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, a return to dialogue and negotiations, and adherence to political solutions. The Chinese government's special envoy for the Middle East issue is currently shuttling through the region. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a sincere friend of Middle Eastern countries, China's efforts for peace will not stop, and the voice of defending fairness and justice will not cease. China will continue to strengthen communication with relevant parties, including the parties to the conflict, and play a constructive role in easing the situation and restoring peace.

(CCTV reporter Huang Huixin)