Chinese Foreign Minister continued his round of telephone diplomacy regarding the critical situation in West Asia caused by US-Israeli aggression with calls with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts on June 24.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi briefed Wang Yi on the latest developments in the regional situation, emphasising that the dangerous actions by Israel and the United States in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities seriously violate international law, leaving Iran with no choice but to respond. Although a ceasefire has just been reached between Iran and Israel, the situation remains unstable. Genuine negotiations can only begin once Israel halts its aggression. The session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the actions of the United States and Israel and expects the Security Council to play a role in this matter. He appreciated China’s understanding and support for Iran’s legitimate position and expressed willingness to maintain close communication with China.
Wang Yi referred to the four proposals recently advanced by President Xi Jinping and added:
After the US attacked Iran, China immediately condemned the action. Military strikes on nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency severely violate the purposes of the United Nations (UN) Charter and international law and may lead to nuclear leaks or even nuclear disasters, which should be opposed by the international community.
He said that China supports Iran’s efforts to safeguard national sovereignty and security, and on that basis [emphasis added by us], to achieve a real ceasefire, restore normal life for the people, and help deescalate the situation in the Middle East as soon as possible. China commends the OIC’s unified voice for a ceasefire and an end to the hostilities, as well as the advancement of peace.
In his call with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Wang Yi said that Israel and the United States have used force against Iran on the grounds of “potential future threats”, which has seriously violated international law and infringed upon Iran’s sovereignty. The US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency set a bad precedent and threaten the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. China opposes the use of force to settle disputes and always stands on the side of peace, dialogue, and international justice.
He emphasised that the question of Palestine remains at the heart of the Middle East issue and added that China supports Türkiye in hosting and convening the session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, urging all parties to send a unified voice opposing war, supporting peace, and calling for deescalation of conflicts.
Hakan Fidan stated that since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Iran, Türkiye has been committed to promoting a ceasefire and an end to the hostilities, advocating for dialogue and negotiations. The current ceasefire agreement between the two sides brings some hope. The attacks on nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency violate international law and may lead to catastrophic consequences such as nuclear leaks. If Israel wants to safeguard its security, it should accept the two-State solution and stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Maintaining one’s own security at the expense of other nations’ security is unsustainable and may lead to more and wider conflicts.
The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi
June 24 (MFA) — On June 24, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi briefed Wang Yi on the latest developments in the regional situation, emphasizing that the dangerous actions by Israel and the United States in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities seriously violate international law, leaving Iran with no choice but to respond. Although a ceasefire has just been reached between Iran and Israel, the situation remains unstable. Genuine negotiations can only begin once Israel halts its aggression. The session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the actions of the United States and Israel, and expects the Security Council to play a role in this matter. He appreciated China’s understanding and support for Iran’s legitimate position and expressed willingness to maintain close communication with China. Iran looks forward to China’s greater role in easing the situation.
Wang Yi said that China has always been a builder of peace in the Middle East and a promoter of stability in the region. President Xi Jinping has put forward four proposals regarding the current situation, calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end of the hostilities, ensuring the safety of civilians, opening dialogue and negotiations, and advancing efforts for peace, which fully demonstrate China’s principled position of standing up for fairness and upholding justice. After the U.S. attacked Iran, China immediately condemned the action. Military strikes on nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency severely violate the purposes of the United Nations (U.N.) Charter and international law, and may lead to nuclear leaks or even nuclear disasters, which should be opposed by the international community.
Wang Yi said, China supports Iran’s efforts to safeguard national sovereignty and security, and on that basis, to achieve a real ceasefire, restore normal life for the people, and help deescalate the situation in the Middle East as soon as possible. China commends the OIC’s unified voice for a ceasefire and an end of the hostilities, as well as the advancement of peace. China is ready to encourage the U.N. Security Council to play its due role and fulfill its primary responsibility of safeguarding international peace and security. Wang Yi appreciates the Iranian government’s support in China’s efforts to evacuate Chinese nationals in Iran, and hopes that Iran will continue to ensure the safety of Chinese institutions, personnel, and diplomatic missions.
Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
June 24 (MFA) — On June 24, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
Wang Yi said, Israel and the United States have used force against Iran on the grounds of “potential future threats”, which has seriously violated international law and infringed upon Iran’s sovereignty. The U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency set a bad precedent and threaten the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. Peace needs to be defended with strength, but strength may not necessarily bring true peace. China opposes the use of force to settle disputes and always stands on the side of peace, dialogue, and international justice.
Wang Yi stated that President Xi Jinping has put forward four proposals regarding the situation in the Middle East, emphasizing that promoting a ceasefire and ending the hostilities is an urgent priority, ensuring the safety of civilians is of paramount importance, opening dialogue and negotiation is the fundamental way forward, and the efforts by the international community to promote peace are indispensable. China maintains communication with Iran, Israel, and relevant parties, and looks forward to achieving a real ceasefire and its practical and effective implementation. All parties should draw lessons from the past, restart dialogues on an equal footing, and bring the Iranian nuclear issue back onto the track of political settlement. The question of Palestine remains at the heart of the Middle East issue. It is necessary to promote the implementation of the two-State solution to ultimately achieve peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine. China supports Türkiye in hosting and convening the session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, urging all parties to send a unified voice opposing war, supporting peace, and calling for deescalation of conflicts. China expects Türkiye to continue playing a positive role in promoting regional peace and stability.
Hakan Fidan stated that since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Iran, Türkiye has been committed to promoting a ceasefire and an end of the hostilities, advocating for dialogue and negotiations. The current ceasefire agreement between the two sides brings some hope. The attacks on nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency violate international law and may lead to catastrophic consequences such as nuclear leaks. If Israel wants to safeguard its security, it should accept the two-State solution and stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Maintaining one’s own security at the expense of other nations’ security is unsustainable and may lead to more and wider conflicts. Noting China’s crucial role, he said Türkiye is willing to enhance communication and coordination with China and jointly work towards achieving peace and stability in the Middle East.
