Strait of Hormuz's Role in Middle East Ceasefire

The Chinese foreign minister emphasized the importance of a ceasefire in the Middle East for safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a call with the EU's top diplomat, he urged all parties to build consensus and create conditions to achieve this goal.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Beijing | Updated: 02-04-2026 20:14 IST | Created: 02-04-2026 20:14 IST
Strait of Hormuz's Role in Middle East Ceasefire
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The importance of a ceasefire in the Middle East was stressed by China's foreign minister on Thursday, highlighting its critical role in ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a diplomatic call with Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, Minister Wang Yi urged all involved parties to unite in consensus-building efforts.

The dialogue emphasized creating necessary conditions conducive to ending the regional conflict, a statement from the Chinese ministry elaborated.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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