China welcomes the announcement by relevant parties on reaching a ceasefire arrangement on the war in Iran, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.
Mao's remarks came after she was asked for comments on the ceasefire agreement on the war in Iran.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that Iran and the United States, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire across all conflict zones.
"First of all, China welcomes the announcement by relevant parties that they have reached a ceasefire arrangement. We support the mediation efforts made by Pakistan and other countries. China has consistently advocated for an end to the war and the resolution of disputes through political and diplomatic means to ultimately achieve lasting peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf region. China has also made its own efforts in this regard," said Mao.
China welcomes ceasefire arrangement on war in Iran: spokeswoman
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on Monday.
As solemn music played and the golden doors slowly opened, Xi and Vucic entered the hall together, followed by Xi's wife Peng Liyuan and Vucic's wife Tamara Vucic.
Applauding guests rose to their feet, and paid respect to the two heads of state.
A Guard of Honor escorted the Friendship Medal into the hall, and amid solemn music, Xi formally presented the medal to Vucic.
Xi highlighted Vucic's long-standing commitment to advancing China-Serbia friendship and underscored the significance of the honor.
"President Vucic has long stayed committed to China-Serbia friendship, and he has always given China the firmest and clearest support on issues concerning China's core interests and major concerns. He gains the respect from the Chinese people. This medal is not only a high recognition of President Vucic's contributions to bilateral friendship, but also carries the earnest expectations of both peoples for building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era," Xi said.
The Friendship Medal is China's highest state honor for foreigners, reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions to China's modernization drive, promoting exchange and cooperation between China and the world, and safeguarding world peace.
At the invitation of Xi, Vucic is on a state visit to China from Sunday to Thursday, with this marking his first state visit to China and his ninth trip to the country overall.
Xi awards Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic China's friendship medal
