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From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The Chinese Government, has said it is more imperative than ever that all sides to the conflict regarding the Strait of Hormuz show utmost sincerity, stick to the direction of political settlement.
The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Guo Jiakun, who stated this during his regular press briefing in Beijing, China, also called on parties to the conflict to keep up the momentum for ceasefire and negotiation, and work for the early restoration of normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz and peace and stability in the Middle East and Gulf region.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson also said the Iran conflict is one of the most pressing challenges facing the international community.
He recalled the four-point proposition on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
“First, stay committed to the principle of peaceful co-existence. China supports regional states in improving their ties. It’s important to work to build a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security architecture of the Middle East and the Gulf region.
“Second, stay committed to the principle of national sovereignty. The sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the Gulf states should be earnestly respected.
“Third, stay committed to the principle of international rule of law. It is important to firmly uphold the international system with the UN at its core, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms governing international relations underpinned by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. We should prevent the world from returning to the law of the jungle.
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“Fourth, stay committed to a balanced approach to development and security. China stands ready to share with regional countries the opportunities through Chinese modernization,” Guo said.
He further said all sides should work to create a sound environment for the development of the Gulf states.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson also said the proposition fully embodied China’s consistent position and active efforts to promote peace, end hostilities, and advocate resolving disputes through dialogue.
“As a Chinese solution to end the conflict and realize peace, the proposition has received growing recognition and support from regional countries and the international community.
“The current situation is at a critical stage of whether the conflict could end or not. In times like this, it is more imperative than ever that all sides show utmost sincerity, stick to the direction of political settlement, keep up the momentum for ceasefire and negotiation, and work for the early restoration of normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz and peace and stability in the Middle East and Gulf region. Guided by the spirit of President Xi Jinping’s four-point proposition, China will work together with the international community to play an active and constructive role in this process,” Guo also said.
Speaking further, Guo said the current regional situation in the Middle East is at a critical stage of whether the conflict could end.
He also said that now that the window for peace has been opened, favourable conditions needed to be created to end the war at an early date.
“China supports efforts by relevant sides to maintain the momentum of ceasefire and negotiation. We will continue playing a constructive role for promoting de-escalation and bringing lasting peace and stability to the Middle East,” Guo further said.
