China’s Foreign Minister Calls for Ceasefire in Gulf Region

China’s foreign minister calls for ceasefire in Gulf region

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress (NPC), in Beijing, China, March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab BEIJING, March 9 (Reuters) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday ​called for a ceasefire in ‌the Gulf region as soon as possible, stressing that the ​sovereignty, security and territorial ​integrity of Gulf countries should b…

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Chinese FM calls for ceasefire in Gulf region as soon as possible

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the highest priority is to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible, adding that China appreciates the consistent calls from Gulf countries for dialogue and negotiation.