China calls for an end to attacks on civilian vessels in the Red Sea
Kyiv • UNN
China calls for safe navigation in the Red Sea region and an end to the conflict in Gaza to prevent further humanitarian disaster and regional tensions.
Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, said that tensions in the Red Sea are caused by the conflict in Gaza and called for the safety of navigation in the region. He made the statement during a meeting with Yemeni Foreign Minister Zandani, UNN reports.
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Wang Yi noted that the current tensions in the Red Sea vividly illustrate the consequences of the conflict in Gaza. He emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza, to prevent a further humanitarian catastrophe and to reduce the impact of the conflict on the region.
"China calls for an end to attacks on civilian vessels and the safety of shipping lanes in the Red Sea, and is willing to continue to play a constructive role in this regard," Wang Yi said.
Recall
China is preparing an armada of ferries and civilian vessels to invade Taiwan. This is happening against the backdrop of Beijing's intensifying pressure campaign on the island nation.