China calls for resumption of Iran–U.S. talks

Pars Today – China’s permanent representative to the United Nations has stressed the need for an immediate end to tensions in West Asia, calling on Iran and the United States to resume dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible.

According to Pars Today, citing IRIB News Agency, Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, emphasized that Iran and the United States should resume dialogue and negotiations at the earliest opportunity and ultimately reach a comprehensive agreement acceptable to both sides.

China’s UN envoy also stressed the importance of maintaining the security and freedom of navigation along international maritime routes and safeguarding the stability of global supply and production chains. He called for disputes to be resolved through dialogue and negotiations.

Referring to escalating tensions in Yemen, Fu Cong warned that the negative consequences of developments in the country could quickly extend beyond the region’s borders.

The Chinese envoy also described the Palestinian issue as central to the broader West Asia question. He called on the Israeli regime to fully and in good faith implement the Gaza ceasefire agreement and halt military operations in the territory. He also emphasized the need to allow large-scale deliveries of humanitarian aid and essential supplies into Gaza.

China’s permanent representative to the United Nations further stressed the need to end the Israeli regime’s military presence on Syrian territory and called on it to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1701 concerning Lebanon. He also demanded the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory.