China and Djibouti have called for peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region, voicing concern over the recent escalation of tensions in the region, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday.
Mao made the remarks at a regular press briefing in Beijing in response to a media query about a joint press communique issued following talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdoulkader Houssein Omar on Wednesday.
The communique focused on safeguarding peace and security in the Horn of Africa and the safety of shipping lanes in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
"Yesterday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti Abdoulkader Houssein Omar in Beijing. They had an in-depth exchange of views on the Horn of Africa situation and the safety of shipping lanes across the Red Sea. Both sides agreed that the recent escalation of tensions in the Red Sea has posed a serious threat to the global economy, especially the economic activities of countries in the Horn of Africa region, and exacerbated security challenges such as piracy and terrorism. The two sides did not wish to see tensions in the region further spill over into the Red Sea and called on relevant parties to observe the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, abide by the basic norms of international relations, and avoid escalating tensions in the region through dialogue and other diplomatic means," Mao said.
China, Djibouti call for stability in Horn of Africa, Red Sea region: spokeswoman
China, Djibouti call for stability in Horn of Africa, Red Sea region: spokeswoman
