China supports the joint statement issued by 21 Arab and Islamic nations calling for peaceful resolution of the ongoing Israeli-Iranian conflict and for regional stability amid the escalation of tensions between the two countries, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.
Guo Jiakun, the spokesman, made the statement at a press conference in Beijing after the foreign ministers of 21 Arab and Islamic countries, including Egypt and Jordan, issued a joint statement on Monday concerning the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The statement calls for respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolving disputes through peaceful means based on the principle of good neighborliness.
"Israel’s attacks on Iran have led to the spike of conflict in the region. It has become the world’s focus of attention. The most urgent priority is to bring about a ceasefire, take effective measures to avoid further escalation and prevent the region from spiraling into greater turmoil, and return to the track of seeking political settlement through dialogue and negotiation. This is the prevailing consensus of the international community," Guo said.
"China welcomes the joint statement released by Egypt and other Arab and Islamic countries and commends the effort of relevant countries in promoting deescalation. China stands ready to maintain communication with relevant parties and play a constructive role for the deescalation of the situation," said the spokesman.
China backs Arab, Islamic nations' peace call on Iran-Israel conflict: spokesman
