China’s Xi says early ceasefire in Gaza key to easing regional tensions
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President Xi Jinping said China will unswervingly develop a friendly cooperation with Iran despite regional situation changes.
PHOTO: REUTERS
MOSCOW - China’s President Xi Jinping said an early ceasefire and an end to the war in Gaza are key to easing regional tensions, reported Chinese state media Xinhua on Oct 23.
Mr Xi made the remarks at a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Brics Summit in Russia, the report said.
The comments were made at a time when nations around the world are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Oct 23 pushing for a halt to fighting in Gaza and a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Lebanon.
Mr Xi also said China will unswervingly develop a friendly cooperation with Iran despite international and regional situation changes, Xinhua reported.
Iran is a country with important regional and international influence, and a good friend and partner of China, Mr Xi said.
The Chinese side supports Iran in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and national dignity, steadily advancing its own economic and social development, and improving and deepening good-neighbourly and friendly relations with neighbouring countries, he added.
Earlier in the day, Mr Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to boost communication and cooperation between their countries and resolve differences. REUTERS
