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China Urges Immediate West Asia Ceasefire in Talks with Russia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an "immediate ceasefire" in West Asia during a phone call with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Both ministers agreed to coordinate within the UN Security Council to de-escalate tensions and safeguard regional peace. The conflict, which began after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, has seen retaliatory attacks disrupting vital waterways. Wang stressed that a ceasefire is the fundamental step to end hostilities and ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Key Points: China, Russia Call for Immediate West Asia Ceasefire

  • Call for immediate ceasefire
  • UN Security Council coordination
  • De-escalation for regional peace
  • Safeguard Strait of Hormuz navigation
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Chinese FM calls for "immediate ceasefire" of hostilities in West Asia during call with Russian counterpart

Chinese FM Wang Yi and Russian FM Sergei Lavrov call for an immediate ceasefire in West Asia, pledging UN cooperation to de-escalate conflict.

"hostilities are escalating and called for an early ceasefire as the fundamental step - Wang Yi"

Beijing, April 5

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday called for an "immediate ceasefire" of hostilities in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, amid rising regional tensions, Xinhua reported.

According to Xinhua, Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is ready to continue working with Russia within the framework of the United Nations Security Council, maintain timely communication on major issues, and jointly contribute to de-escalation efforts to safeguard regional peace and global security.

Highlighting the worsening situation in the Middle East, Wang stressed that hostilities are escalating and called for an early ceasefire as the fundamental step to end the conflict and ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global energy trade.

He urged both countries, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, to adopt an objective and balanced approach while seeking broader international support, Xinhua reported.

According to Xinhua, Lavrov expressed Russia's deep concern over the continued escalation in West Asia and underscored the need to halt military operations immediately. He said that efforts should return to political and diplomatic channels to address the root causes of the conflict and emphasised the constructive role of the UN Security Council. Russia also expressed readiness to coordinate closely with China in advocating for a ceasefire and ending the war.

The conflict in West Asia began following US-Israeli joint military strikes on Iran on February 28, which killed Iran's 86-year-old Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Tehran, in retaliation, targeted Israel and US assets in several Gulf countries, causing disruption in the waterways and affecting international energy markets and global economic stability.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting to see China and Russia positioning themselves as peacemakers. The root cause mentioned is key – without addressing that, any ceasefire will be temporary. As an Indian, my primary concern is the safety of our citizens working in the region and the impact on our economy. 🇮🇳
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Aman W
The Strait of Hormuz is a lifeline. Any disruption there sends shockwaves. While the call for peace is good, actions matter more. India should also proactively engage in diplomatic channels to protect its interests. Our foreign policy needs to be nimble in this crisis.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, this statement feels like geopolitical posturing. Both China and Russia have their own axes to grind against the US. A genuine peace effort would require involving all stakeholders, including regional powers and not just a dialogue between two permanent members.
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Vikram M
The humanitarian cost is terrifying. Beyond the politics and oil, ordinary people are suffering. India has always stood for peace and dialogue. I hope our leadership is working behind the scenes to help de-escalate. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
The article mentions the conflict started with a strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader. That's a massive escalation point. It's a complex web. India has good relations with many players involved; we must use that diplomatic capital wisely. Stability in West Asia is non-negotiable for us.

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