China, Jordan call for Strait of Hormuz to reopen, urge U.S.-Iran ceasefire maintenance

China and Jordan have jointly called for the Strait of Hormuz to resume normal shipping operations, emphasizing the need to maintain the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The joint statement, released during King Abdullah of Jordan's visit to Beijing, stressed the importance of a comprehensive solution to regional tensions achieved through dialogue and negotiation.

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a vital channel for international commerce and the energy trade

The statement highlighted the strait as a "vital channel for international commerce and the energy trade." Both nations expressed their desire for "a comprehensive solution addressing the root causes of tension … through dialogue and negotiation, ensuring full respect for the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of regional countries." Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled, and the strait is currently closed to most shipping.

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restoration of normal transit through the strait

Furthermore, the two sides criticized Israel's "dangerous escalatory actions" in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. They voiced "deep concern" over Israeli activities, including land confiscation, settlement expansion, and attempts to alter the historical status of holy sites in Jerusalem.

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a comprehensive solution addressing the root causes of tension … through dialogue and negotiation, ensuring full respect for the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of regional countries