A meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers was held in the Indian capital New Delhi on June 23. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended in his capacities of Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs.
The meeting was chaired by India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and the attendees held in-depth exchanges of views on issues including response to non-traditional security challenges, counter-terrorism and cybersecurity.
Wang Yi said at the meeting that BRICS cooperation has gone through 20 years and has increasingly become a core force in the world that safeguards peace, promotes development and upholds justice. Facing the complex and profound changes in the current international landscape, China is willing to work with other BRICS countries to jointly address the urgent challenges facing human society and jointly adhere to the right direction of world history evolution.
In this regard he put forward four key points which included:
Uphold the international order with BRICS responsibilities. “We must hold high the banner of multilateralism, firmly safeguard the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and unequivocally oppose unilateralism and protectionism. As the forefront of the Global South, BRICS countries should take the lead in speaking out for justice and acting fairly and enhance their status and role in international affairs.”
Respond to global challenges with BRICS actions. “We must resolutely combat all forms of terrorism, unequivocally oppose the militarisation of outer space, effectively address global energy and food security challenges, strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources, and unite to respond to the Ebola epidemic in Africa.”
Wang Yi stressed that the vitality of BRICS lies in equality and mutual benefit and the strength of BRICS lies in unity and mutual assistance.
Summarising the outcomes and significance of the meeting, Wang Yi said that “the common message sent by this meeting is that BRICS and the Global South should uphold independence, strengthen solidarity and mutual assistance, pool more collective wisdom, and coordinate stronger joint actions. The clear direction set by this meeting is that we support further leveraging the mechanism of the Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security, maintaining communication and coordination on major international and regional hotspot issues, and continuously enriching the dimensions of greater BRICS cooperation.”
Next year China will assume the BRICS chairmanship and Wang said that he looks forward to gathering with everyone again in China.
Wang also referred to lessons to be drawn from the US-Iran war, noting that the United States and Iran have recently reached a first-phase memorandum of understanding. “The conflict, which lasted over a hundred days, has sharply affected the regional and international situation and offers us profound lessons”:
The importance of upholding international rules. The settlement of any international and regional hotspot issues should be based on abiding by international rules. The law of the jungle may succeed for a while, but it is not sustainable.
The importance of respecting national sovereignty. Territorial integrity shall not be violated and a country’s internal affairs shall not be interfered with.
The importance of establishing a new vision of security. Countries are increasingly becoming a community of a shared future and the practice of seeking absolute security of oneself at the expense of others will only backfire.
The importance of understanding the new forms of warfare.
On the issue of strengthening BRICS cooperation on counter-terrorism and cybersecurity, Wang said that, at present, the world is witnessing a new wave of international terrorist activities. The root cause of this is the intensifying confrontation caused by unilateral actions and the increase in inter-civilisation and inter-religion tensions.
BRICS countries should jointly safeguard international rules in cyberspace, oppose the deliberate creation of division and confrontation, promote the signing and ratification of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime by all countries as soon as possible, and actively participate in the international alliance against telecom cyber fraud.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the delegates on the same day.
Speaking with Wang, Modi noted that both India and China are ancient civilisations with a history of friendly exchanges spanning several millennia, and for a long period the two countries held leading and influential positions in the world. Under the current circumstances, it is necessary for the two sides to carry forward their traditional friendship, maintain high-level exchanges, advance practical cooperation, and safeguard the common interests of Global South countries. The Indian side supports China in assuming the BRICS chairmanship next year and is ready to work with China to advance the BRICS cause.
Wang said that as the two largest developing countries and important members of the Global South, China and India should play an exemplary role in promoting unity and self-reliance among Global South countries. China will continue to support India in fulfilling its responsibilities as the rotating chair of the BRICS and work together to promote deeper and more substantive progress in BRICS cooperation.
The previous day, he met with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Wang said that under the joint guidance of President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China-India relations have gradually emerged from the low ebb and returned to the track of recovery and improvement. The two leaders agreed that China and India are partners, not rivals, which constitutes the most important strategic consensus between the two sides and provides strong impetus and strategic guarantee for the sound and steady growth of bilateral relations. As the world’s two most populous economies, China and India should not only view bilateral relations with a long-term perspective but also advance bilateral cooperation with a global vision. At present, the Global South, including China and India, is experiencing a collective rise. As the first echelon of the Global South, BRICS should actively champion and advance the process toward multipolarity, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, and work for a more just and equitable international order.
Thanks to the joint efforts of both sides, exchanges in various fields have gradually resumed, communication and cooperation are progressing in an orderly manner, and the border areas have remained generally peaceful. These outcomes are hard-won and should be doubly cherished. It is important to respect each other’s core interests, properly handle sensitive issues, and keep the China-India boundary question at an appropriate place in bilateral relations so as to prevent it from affecting the overall relationship.
Ajit Doval noted that through their meetings in Kazan and Tianjin, the leaders of India and China have charted the course for the development of bilateral relations, and agreed that India and China are partners, not rivals. They believe that a stable India-China relationship serves the common interests of both sides. India is ready to continue to view its relations with China from a strategic perspective, work with China to implement the common understandings of the two leaders, take a forward-looking approach in viewing and accelerating the development of bilateral relations, properly handle differences, and strive for win-win outcomes. India is one of the first countries to recognise the People’s Republic of China, and its position on the Taiwan question remains unchanged.
On June 23, Wang Yi met with Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Sergei Shoigu.
Wang Yi noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a successful state visit to China in May, during which the two heads of state had in-depth strategic communications. The two sides issued two joint statements: one sets out strategic plans and provides strong impetus for the China-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for the New Era; the other points out the future direction for the development of human society and clarifies the prospect of a multipolar world.
Sergei Shoigu said that facing the profound changes unseen in a century, Russia and China should deepen mutual trust, carry out close cooperation, jointly resist all kinds of interference and infiltration by external forces in the security field, and oppose Japan’s attempts at remilitarisation.
Meeting with Secretary General of the Egyptian National Security Council Youssef Alaa El-Deen on June 22, Wang Yi noted that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Egypt, an important milestone for the bilateral relationship to carry forward past achievements and forge ahead into the future. He stated that the international landscape is undergoing profound and complex shifts. As important members of the Global South, China and Egypt share extensive common ground on international and regional affairs and shoulder important responsibilities for safeguarding global and regional stability. China is willing to step up coordination and collaboration with Egypt on multilateral platforms including the BRICS and the United Nations, jointly uphold the independence and self-reliance of the Global South and promote its unity and self-strengthening, actively advance the multipolarisation process, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Youssef Alaa El-Deen said that centering on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Egypt will boost high-level exchanges and deepen practical cooperation under frameworks such as the Belt and Road Initiative, the BRICS mechanism and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to deliver greater progress to bilateral ties.
The two sides also exchanged views on the Middle East situation. Youssef Alaa El-Deen briefed Wang Yi on the latest developments and mediation efforts by the Quartet including Egypt and spoke highly of China’s vital role in stopping the fighting and promoting peace. [Besides Egypt, the recently established ‘Regional Quartet’ includes Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.]
Wang said that the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran, which commits both sides to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, refrain from launching any military operations and avoid interfering in each other’s internal affairs, sends a positive signal to the world and should be jointly upheld and implemented. The negotiation process can hardly be smooth and may face various disruptions and even setbacks. Yet now that the door to peace has been opened, it must not be closed again.
The next day, Wang met with Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi.
Wang said that the US-Israeli war against Iran should never have happened and should be brought to an end as soon as possible. Recently the conflict has finally turned toward dialogue, but whether genuine peace can be achieved still requires the joint efforts of all parties. At the current stage, priority should be given to three things:
Uphold a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire and effectively implement the memorandum of understanding just signed.
Resume normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.
Draw lessons from the repeated turmoil in the Middle East, rebuild mutual trust among regional countries, and explore a new regional security architecture suited to the evolving situation.
The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. We previously reported on Wang Yi’s meetings in New Delhi with the Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Qadir Nizamipour and with Minister in the Presidency of South Africa Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.
BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting Held in New Delhi
June 23 (MFA) – On June 23, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi attended the BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. High representatives and heads on national security of BRICS countries attended the meeting and had in-depth exchanges of views on issues including response to non-traditional security challenges, counter-terrorism and cybersecurity.
Wang Yi stated that BRICS cooperation has gone through 20 years and has increasingly become a core force in the world that safeguards peace, promotes development and upholds justice. Facing the complex and profound changes in the current international landscape, China is willing to work with other BRICS countries to jointly address the urgent challenges facing human society and jointly adhere to the right direction of world history evolution.
First, uphold the international order with BRICS responsibilities. We must hold high the banner of multilateralism, firmly safeguard the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, and unequivocally oppose unilateralism and protectionism. As the forefront of the Global South, BRICS countries should take the lead in speaking out for justice and acting fairly, and enhance their status and role in international affairs.
Second, break the security deadlock with BRICS consensus. We must advocate the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, firmly promote the political settlement of hotspot issues, and actively explore effective ways to resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation.
Third, respond to global challenges with BRICS actions. We must resolutely combat all forms of terrorism, unequivocally oppose the militarization of outer space, effectively address global energy and food security challenges, strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources, and unite to respond to the Ebola epidemic in Africa.
Fourth, improve governance in emerging fields with BRICS wisdom. We must closely guard against AI risks, standardize the development direction of artificial intelligence, and support the U.N. as the main channel to advance global cyberspace and digital governance.
Wang Yi noted that the vitality of BRICS lies in equality and mutual benefit, and the strength of BRICS lies in unity and mutual assistance. China will assume the BRICS chairmanship next year. China is ready to work with BRICS partners to actively practice the four Global Initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, promote prosperity through development, ensure stability through security, enhance mutual trust through mutual learning among civilizations, and pursue justice through governance, so as to jointly open up a future of peace and prosperity.
All parties spoke highly of the unique role and remarkable achievements of the BRICS cooperation mechanism. They stated that in the face of the impact of unilateralism and rising uncertainties in the world, BRICS countries must hold high the banner of openness, inclusiveness, cooperation and win-win results, uphold the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, adhere to the spirit of mutual respect, cooperate to address various traditional and non-traditional security challenges, firmly safeguard the common interests of the Global South, and jointly build a multipolar world of peace, security, fairness, justice, prosperity and development.
During the meeting, Wang Yi also attended the collective meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and held bilateral meetings respectively with high representatives on national security of India, Russia, Iran, Egypt, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
Wang Yi on Outcomes of the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security
June 23 (MFA) – On June 23, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi summarized the outcomes and significance of the meeting as it drew to a close.
Wang Yi noted that an important consensus reached at the meeting is that we support upholding multilateralism, advancing the political settlement of hotspot issues, and addressing both traditional and non-traditional security threats in a coordinated manner. The common message sent by this meeting is that BRICS and the Global South should uphold independence, strengthen solidarity and mutual assistance, pool more collective wisdom, and coordinate stronger joint actions. The clear direction set by this meeting is that we support further leveraging the mechanism of the Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security, maintaining communication and coordination on major international and regional hotspot issues, and continuously enriching the dimensions of greater BRICS cooperation.
Wang Yi said that next year China will assume the BRICS chairmanship. He looks forward to gathering with everyone again in China to further deepen political and security cooperation among BRICS countries and to contribute BRICS wisdom and strength to world peace and security.
Wang Yi on Lessons Drawn from the US-Iran Conflict
June 23 (MFA) – On June 23, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi stated at Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security held in New Delhi that the United States and Iran have recently reached a first-phase memorandum of understanding. The conflict, which lasted over a hundred days, has sharply affected the regional and international situation and offers us profound lessons:
First, the importance of upholding international rules. The settlement of any international and regional hotspot issues should be based on abiding by international rules. The law of the jungle may succeed for a while, but it is not sustainable.
The second is the importance of respecting national sovereignty. Territorial integrity shall not be violated and a country’s internal affairs shall not be interfered with. This is the most basic bottom line of international justice.
The third point is the importance of establishing a new vision of security. Countries are increasingly becoming a community of a shared future and the practice of seeking absolute security of oneself at the expense of others will only backfire.
The fourth is the importance of understanding the new forms of warfare. Unconventional warfare, such as information warfare and cyber warfare, has become more visible in recent conflicts. Facing interwoven traditional and non-traditional security threats, it is the right time for BRICS countries to enhance dialogue and cooperation on security affairs.
Wang Yi on Strengthening BRICS Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism and Cybersecurity
June 23 (MFA) – On June 23, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi attended the Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security in New Delhi. The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group and Working Group on Security in the Use of ICTs.
Wang Yi stated that, at present, the world is witnessing a new wave of international terrorist activities. The root cause of this is the intensifying confrontation caused by unilateral actions and the increase in inter-civilization and inter-religion tensions. All BRICS countries are victims of terrorism. The bloc should focus on addressing both the symptoms and root causes, adopt comprehensive measures, strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, make good use of the working group mechanism, deepen intelligence sharing, coordination of operations, and experience exchange, and advance the full implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The Chinese side will continue to organize training sessions, seminars and other activities under the framework of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group.
Wang Yi pointed out that new technologies, represented by artificial intelligence, are profoundly reshaping the cyberspace landscape. Cybersecurity has become a global concern, and the global digital governance deficit is increasing. BRICS countries should jointly safeguard international rules in cyberspace, oppose the deliberate creation of division and confrontation, promote the signing and ratification of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime by all countries as soon as possible, and actively participate in the international alliance against telecom cyber fraud. BRICS countries should act on the basis of the BRICS Roadmap of Practical Cooperation on Ensuring Security in the Use of ICTs and its progress reports, further leverage the role of the BRICS Working Group, and make plans for cooperation in the next five years. It is necessary to give full play to the positive effects of the “BRICS Plus” model, and continuously consolidate the common position and joint actions of the Global South on cybersecurity issues.
Wang Yi expressed that China stands ready to enhance communication and cooperation with other countries in the fields of counter-terrorism and cybersecurity, promote the quality and efficiency of greater BRICS cooperation, better benefit the people of BRICS countries, and continuously contribute to global security governance.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets with Wang Yi and Other BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives
June 23 (MFA) – On June 23, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with delegates attending the Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security at the Prime Minister’s Office in New Delhi, and had a friendly exchange with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi.
Narendra Modi asked Wang Yi to convey his cordial greetings to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. Narendra Modi noted that both India and China are ancient civilizations with a history of friendly exchanges spanning several millennia, and for a long period the two countries held leading and influential positions in the world. Under the current circumstances, it is necessary for the two sides to carry forward their traditional friendship, maintain high-level exchanges, advance practical cooperation, and safeguard the common interests of Global South countries. The Indian side supports China in assuming the BRICS chairmanship next year and is ready to work with China to advance the BRICS cause.
Wang Yi conveyed the Chinese leader’s best wishes to Narendra Modi, and said that as the two largest developing countries and important members of the Global South, China and India should play an exemplary role in promoting unity and self-reliance among Global South countries. China will continue to support India in fulfilling its responsibilities as the rotating chair of the BRICS and work together to promote deeper and more substantive progress in BRICS cooperation.
Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries, continue to enhance mutual trust and dispel misgivings, properly handle sensitive issues, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, sustain the positive momentum in China-India relations, and jointly advance the modernization process of the two countries. This fully serves the fundamental interests of the two peoples and meets the widespread expectation of the international community.
During the visit, Wang Yi also met with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
Wang Yi Meets with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
June 26 (MFA) – On June 22, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi.
Wang Yi noted that India is an important neighbor of China. Under the joint guidance of President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China-India relations have gradually emerged from the low ebb and returned to the track of recovery and improvement. The two leaders agreed that China and India are partners, not rivals, which constitutes the most important strategic consensus between the two sides and provides strong impetus and strategic guarantee for the sound and steady growth of bilateral relations. As the world’s two most populous economies, China and India should not only view bilateral relations with a long-term perspective, but also advance bilateral cooperation with a global vision. At present, the Global South, including China and India, is experiencing a collective rise. As the first echelon of the Global South, BRICS should actively champion and advance the process toward multipolarity, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, and work for a more just and equitable international order. China supports India in fulfilling its responsibilities as the BRICS Chair and working together to promote the growth of the BRICS mechanism.
Wang Yi said that thanks to the joint efforts of both sides, exchanges in various fields have gradually resumed, communication and cooperation are progressing in an orderly manner, and the border areas have remained generally peaceful. These outcomes are hard-won and should be doubly cherished. The two sides should take concrete actions to implement the important common understandings of the two leaders, boost each other’s development and rejuvenation through cooperation, and accelerate the modernization process of the Global South. It is important to respect each other’s core interests, properly handle sensitive issues, and keep the China-India boundary question at an appropriate place in bilateral relations so as to prevent it from affecting the overall relationship. The two sides should speed up the resumption of dialogue mechanisms and promote exchanges in trade, finance, law enforcement, media and other fields. Efforts should be made to actively guide all sectors of society to form a correct perception of each other, thus building a solid base of public opinion and social support for improving bilateral relations.
Ajit Doval noted that through their meetings in Kazan and Tianjin, the leaders of India and China have charted the course for the development of bilateral relations, and agreed that India and China are partners, not rivals. They believe that a stable India-China relationship serves the common interests of both sides. India is ready to continue to view its relations with China from a strategic perspective, work with China to implement the common understandings of the two leaders, take a forward-looking approach in viewing and accelerating the development of bilateral relations, properly handle differences, and strive for win-win outcomes. India is one of the first countries to recognize the People’s Republic of China, and its position on the Taiwan question remains unchanged. India is ready to work with China to support each other’s core concerns, jointly uphold multilateralism, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual interest.
Wang Yi Meets with Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Sergei Shoigu
June 23 (MFA) – On June 23, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Sergei Shoigu in New Delhi.
Wang Yi noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a successful state visit to China last month, during which the two heads of state had in-depth strategic communications. The two sides issued two joint statements: one sets out strategic plans and provides strong impetus for the China-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for the New Era; the other points out the future direction for the development of human society and clarifies the prospect of a multipolar world. China is ready to work with Russia to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, continuously strengthen all-round strategic coordination between China and Russia, promote the accelerated development and revitalization of the two countries, and make China-Russia contributions to world peace and development.
Wang Yi stated that BRICS is an important platform for the international community to practice multilateralism, uphold fairness and justice, and promote peace and security. China and Russia should strengthen coordination and cooperation to promote the continuous growth of the BRICS mechanism and make it a true forefront of the Global South. The BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting should pool the consensus of BRICS countries, jointly respond to security challenges, maintain a sound security environment, inject more certainty into a turbulent world, and make more “BRICS contributions”.
Sergei Shoigu said that the continuous close interactions between the heads of state of Russia and China are the fundamental guarantee for the continuous development of bilateral relations, highlighting the uniqueness and high level of the Russia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination. Facing the profound changes unseen in a century, Russia and China should deepen mutual trust, carry out close cooperation, jointly resist all kinds of interference and infiltration by external forces in the security field, and oppose Japan’s “remilitarization” attempts. Russia is ready to continuously enhance strategic coordination with China within multilateral mechanisms such as BRICS, and jointly maintain regional and world peace and stability.
The two sides also had in-depth exchanges of views on international and regional issues of common concern.
Wang Yi Meets with Secretary General of Egyptian National Security Council Youssef Alaa El-Deen
June 23 (MFA) – On June 22, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Secretary General of the Egyptian National Security Council Youssef Alaa El-Deen in New Delhi.
Wang Yi noted that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Egypt, an important milestone for the bilateral relationship to carry forward past achievements and forge ahead into the future. China stands ready to take this opportunity to intensify high-level exchanges with Egypt, deepen political mutual trust, advance practical cooperation, strengthen multilateral coordination, and continuously enrich the connotations of the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership.
Wang Yi stated that the international landscape is undergoing profound and complex shifts. As important members of the Global South, China and Egypt share extensive common ground on international and regional affairs and shoulder important responsibilities for safeguarding global and regional stability. China is willing to step up coordination and collaboration with Egypt on multilateral platforms including the BRICS and the United Nations, jointly uphold the independence and self-reliance of the Global South and promote its unity and self-strengthening, actively advance the multipolarization process, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Youssef Alaa El-Deen said China is Egypt’s genuine friend and partner, and the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries rests on a solid foundation and has yielded fruitful outcomes. He thanked China for its long-standing support and assistance. Egypt firmly adheres to the one-China principle, resolutely opposes interference in China’s internal affairs by other countries, and stands ready to act under the guidance of the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries. Centering on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Egypt will boost high-level exchanges and deepen practical cooperation under frameworks such as the Belt and Road Initiative, the BRICS mechanism and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation to deliver greater progress to bilateral ties.
The two sides also exchanged views on the Middle East situation. Youssef Alaa El-Deen briefed Wang Yi on the latest developments and mediation efforts by the Quartet including Egypt, and spoke highly of China’s vital role in stopping the fighting and promoting peace. Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s principled position, stressing that China has always maintained regional hotspots and divergences between all parties should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation, and opposed the use or threat of force. The memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran, which commits both sides to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, refrain from launching any military operations and avoid interfering in each other’s internal affairs, sends a positive signal to the world and should be jointly upheld and implemented. The negotiation process can hardly be smooth and may face various disruptions and even setbacks. Yet now that the door to peace has been opened, it must not be closed again. No matter what difficulties and challenges arise, all parties must stay committed to peace and dialogue and consultation. China will maintain communication with Egypt, continue to promote peace talks through respective channels, and jointly contribute to regional peace and stability.
Wang Yi Meets with Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council of the United Arab Emirates Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi
June 23 (MFA) – On June 23, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met with Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi in New Delhi.
Wang Yi noted that China and the UAE are comprehensive strategic partners. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, China-UAE relations have continued to move forward despite a changing international landscape. China is ready to work with the UAE to strengthen confidence, join efforts, maintain high-level exchanges, tap the potential for cooperation, enhance people-to-people connectivity, and elevate China-UAE relations to a higher level.
Wang Yi said that since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, China and the UAE have maintained close communication. This war should never have happened and should be brought to an end as soon as possible. Recently the conflict has finally turned toward dialogue, but whether genuine peace can be achieved still requires the joint efforts of all parties. At the current stage, priority should be given to three things. First, uphold a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire and effectively implement the memorandum of understanding just signed. Despite the difficulties and disruptions that may still lie ahead, peace is within sight. It must be firmly seized and made to take hold in the Middle East. Second, resume normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible and keep this lifeline of regional development unimpeded, which is the shared aspiration of the international community. Third, draw lessons from the repeated turmoil in the Middle East, rebuild mutual trust among regional countries, and explore a new regional security architecture suited to the evolving situation. The Middle East should not become an arena for great power rivalry or a victim of geopolitical maneuvering. China is ready to continue supporting the UAE in playing a constructive role for lasting peace and security in the region.
Ali Mohammed Hammad Al Shamsi said that UAE-China relations are time-honored and of historic and strategic significance. The UAE views China as its most important partner and a true friend, and is ready to strengthen high-level exchanges with China, expand cooperation across various fields, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. The UAE highly appreciates China’s image as a responsible major country and sincerely thanks China for its active role in advancing the political settlement of the war in the Middle East. The UAE is ready to maintain coordination and collaboration with China, support the achievement of lasting peace in the region through diplomatic channels, and safeguard the security of international shipping and industrial and supply chains.
