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China's Wang Yi calls for prompt resumption of Strait of Hormuz transit

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the prompt resumption of normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure global supply chain stability.
  • Wang made the remarks during a phone call with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who briefed him on Iran-US negotiations.
  • The Chinese diplomat also stressed the need for Middle Eastern countries to improve relations and establish a new regional security framework, emphasizing the Palestinian issue as a core problem.

China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, has urged for the swift restoration of normal transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global trade. The call, made during a conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, underscored China's interest in maintaining stable global industrial and supply chains.

The arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz must comply with international practices and the common expectations of all countries.

— Wang YiChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's call for the prompt resumption of normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Wang emphasized that any arrangements concerning the Strait of Hormuz must align with international practices and the collective expectations of nations. He outlined three key priorities for the region: consolidating the ceasefire, ensuring the unimpeded flow of traffic through the Strait, and supporting Middle Eastern countries in improving their relations to establish a new regional security architecture.

The peace process has just begun, and there is still a long, even winding and difficult road ahead.

— Wang YiCommenting on the Iran-US negotiations.

The Chinese Foreign Minister also highlighted that the Middle East should not become a battleground for major powers, stressing the importance of strategic autonomy for regional states. He reiterated that the Palestinian issue remains central to regional stability, calling for a unified voice and coordinated action to implement the "two-state solution" for lasting peace.

The Middle East, including the Persian Gulf, can no longer be a arena for major power competition or a geopolitical sacrifice.

— Wang YiStressing the need for regional countries to exercise strategic autonomy.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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