China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea
- On Thursday, China and Djibouti issued a joint statement following Wednesday's Beijing meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Djibouti Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, urging freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
- Escalating fighting in Yemen prompted the US State Department to order diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia, as Iran-backed Houthis disrupt shipping while battling Saudi-backed government forces for regional control.
- The statement 'emphasised that the right of merchant ships of all countries to exercise navigation rights in accordance with international law should be respected,' while urging 'major powers outside the region' to respect sovereignty.
- During the talks, Wang and Omar affirmed their 'comprehensive strategic partnership,' noting a shared consensus on abiding by the UN Charter and peacefully resolving regional disputes.
- Djibouti hosts China's first overseas military base, established in 2017, and Wang stated these collaborative efforts demonstrate China's role as a 'responsible major country' while aligning with regional aspirations for peace and security.
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China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea - Regional Media News
BEIJING, Oct 22 (Reuters) - All countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following a meeting of their foreign ministers in Beijing, expressing concern about the deteriorating security [...]
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