As tensions flare across the Middle East, two heavyweight diplomats dialed in a phone call that could steer the region back from the brink. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke on Wednesday, voicing alarm over the recent surge in hostilities and its threat to regional stability.
Abdelatty slammed Israel's strikes on Iran as a clear violation of international law, stressing that the upheaval risks dragging the entire region into chaos. He urged an urgent political solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, noting, "The international community is deeply worried about instability that threatens the security of our countries."
Wang Yi, also a Political Bureau member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, warned that actions flouting global norms only fan the flames of conflict. "China shares deep concerns over the potential for the situation to spiral out of control," he said, calling on all sides – especially Israel – to prioritize civilian well-being and immediately cease hostilities.
He praised Egypt's leadership in rallying 20 Arab and Islamic countries to issue a joint call for an immediate ceasefire and fresh talks on the Iranian nuclear dossier. "This initiative is both timely and necessary," Wang added, underscoring China's full backing.
Looking ahead, Wang highlighted the importance of building broader consensus and unified action. He pledged that China will work closely with Egypt across multilateral platforms like the United Nations to strengthen dialogue, uphold peace, and advance negotiations for a more stable Middle East.
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