China hopes all parties concerned will abide by a temporary ceasefire agreement and create conditions for restoring peace and tranquility in the Gulf region at an early date, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Guo responded to a question regarding the failure of U.S. and Iranian negotiators to reach any agreement during their marathon talks in Islamabad, Pakistan on Sunday.
"The commencement of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan is a step towards easing tensions. China hopes that all relevant parties will abide by the temporary ceasefire agreement, persist in resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means, and avoid reigniting hostilities so as to create conditions for the early restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region," he said.
The two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States took effect on April 8 to end nearly 40 days of fighting, followed by the holding of lengthy talks between the Iranian and U.S. delegations in Islamabad.
China hopes US, Iran avoid reigniting war after peace talks yield no deal
China hopes US, Iran avoid reigniting war after peace talks yield no deal
