Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Calls for Immediate End to Hostilities in the Middle East
Beijing, 2 March 2026 – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the top priority regarding the current situation in the Middle East is to halt all military operations at once and prevent the conflict from spreading further.
Wang, who also serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, made these remarks during a telephone conversation with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al‑Busaidi.
Key points from the discussion
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Oman’s mediation – Minister al‑Busaidi noted that, thanks to Omani mediation, negotiations between Iran and the United States have achieved unprecedented progress. He added, however, that it is regrettable that the United States and Israel have abandoned the gains made in the talks and ignited a war.
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Risk of further loss – “If the war continues, it will cause new human and material losses,” al‑Busaidi warned, urging all parties to work together for a rapid cease‑fire.
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China’s role at the UN – As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China “has always adhered to the objectives and principles of the UN Charter and remains a reliable positive force,” said al‑Busaidi.
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Expectations of China – In this sensitive period and under complicated circumstances, Oman expects China to play an important role. The Omani side will “exert every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions in Oman.”
Wang Yi’s statements
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Recognition of Omani mediation – Wang praised Oman for actively mediating the Iran‑U.S. talks and for its “great efforts to preserve regional peace,” which China “highly appreciates.”
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Condemnation of the war – Despite the diplomatic progress, “the United States and Israel have deliberately provoked a war against Iran, clearly violating the objectives and principles of the UN Charter,” Wang said.
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Call to avoid a point of no return – Wang urged all parties to join forces to prevent the situation from reaching a point of no return. He reaffirmed China’s support for Oman’s mediation work and expressed China’s willingness to play a constructive role, including defending fairness and justice at the UN Security Council, working for peace, and ending the war.
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Support for Gulf states – Wang emphasized that China values the legitimate concerns of Gulf countries and backs them in safeguarding their sovereignty and national security. He added that the spread of war does not serve the fundamental, long‑term interests of Gulf nations.
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Message to Gulf nations – China expects Gulf states to strengthen their independence, reject any external interference, develop good‑neighborly relations, deepen solidarity and cooperation, and take charge of their own future.
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