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China urges Iran to avoid military moves as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire nears
Chinese envoy expresses concern over escalating Middle East conflicts as Israel and Iran-backed militant group mull truce
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China has urged Iran not to resort to military action but to solve conflict through dialogue and negotiation as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah nears.
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The remarks were made by Zhai Jun, China’s special envoy for Middle Eastern affairs, while meeting Iranian ambassador to China Mohsen Bakhtiyar in Beijing on Monday, according to the Chinese foreign ministry.
Zhai said China was “deeply concerned” about the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, adding that military measures could not resolve disagreements between countries, and dialogue and negotiation were the correct solution.
He also urged Arab and Islamic countries to contribute more to de-escalating regional conflicts.
Bakhtiyar called on the international community to work together to end hostilities and avoid the spread of conflicts beyond the region.
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Bakhtiyar said Iran appreciated China’s efforts to promote stability and peace in the region, and looked forward to strengthening communication with Beijing over regional affairs.
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