Beijing, March 2, (dpa/GNA) – China has assured Iran of its support in the current crisis, and at the same time called on the US and Israel to stop their military actions immediately.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed the “traditional friendship” between the two countries in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, Chinese sources said on Monday.
Wang went on to say that China supports the country in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
Beijing has called on the US and Israel to immediately cease military action, avoid further escalation, and prevent the fighting from spreading to the entire Middle East.
GNA