BEIJING, April 9 – Chinese foreign ministry officials expressed optimism that involved nations will “grasp this chance at peace and bring the region back to stability as soon as possible” following the announcement of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement that ended weeks of Middle Eastern conflict.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters during a daily briefing that China has kept open lines of communication with all involved parties and “actively sought to promote reconciliation and prevent further fighting.”
The two-week truce between the United States and Iran was announced Tuesday evening, bringing a temporary halt to hostilities that had disrupted international markets and created widespread geopolitical tensions.
Chinese officials urged the involved nations to take advantage of this peaceful moment to “resolve differences through dialogue and consultation and work towards to early restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf and the Middle East region,” according to Mao’s statement.
President Donald Trump announced plans to keep American military forces positioned in the Middle East until a permanent peace agreement with Iran can be established, while also issuing warnings about potential escalation should Iran violate ceasefire terms. Global oil markets continued to show volatility amid ongoing concerns about supply chains and potential restrictions affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
