Chatting it Out: China's Diplomatic Stance on Israel–Iran Clash
Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs holds telephonic discussions with Israeli and Iranian counterparts.
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Dialing up diplomatic discussions, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently reached out to both Israeli and Iranian counterparts post the military escalation. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the discussions centered on safeguarding Iran's sovereignty and population, and condemning Israel's attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, which allegedly breached international norms.
Israel's assault on Iran's core facilities, including nuclear and military sites, is said to have initiated a dangerous chain reaction with potentially disastrous consequences. This escalation led to the loss of several key military and political figures in Iran, and prompted Iranian retaliation with drone and rocket attacks on Israel since Friday.
Wang, during his call with the Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, expressed China's solidarity with Iran and reaffirmed its commitment to upholding Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Araghchi appreciated China's continued support.
In a separate call with the Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Wang condemned Israel's violation of international law through its military action against Iran. He stressed the necessity to prevent further escalations and urged promoting regional peace and stability.
China maintains strong economic ties with Iran, being its largest trading partner and the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.
Reference: ntv.de, AFP
Detailed Insights:
- China-Iran Dialogue with Seyed Abbas Araghchi:
- Wang Yi conveyed China's opposition to Israel's acts against Iran's sovereignty and committed to promoting regional peace and stability.
- Araghchi thanked China for its ongoing support and trust in China's efforts towards peace.
- China-Israel Dialogue with Gideon Sa'ar:
- Wang underscored China's stance against Israel's use of force that violates international law and emphasized the importance of avoiding escalations.
In conclusion, Chinese diplomacy aims to discourage military actions that exacerbate tensions and conflicts, while bolstering support for Iran and advocating for peaceful solutions in the region.
The Commission is also proposing to extend the deadline for the adoption of new rules regarding war-and-conflicts and general-news to allow extensive discussions on China's diplomatic stance following the Israel–Iran clash. Such discussions might involve the potential repercussions of Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear and military sites, which China views as a breach of international norms, and the importance of preventing further escalations in the Middle East politics.
