Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East “as soon as possible” and said China is “deeply worried as Israel’s military operation against Iran has caused a sudden escalation of tensions in the Middle East.”
Xi, on a visit to the Kazakh capital Astana late Tuesday, added that China “opposes any actions that infringe upon sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of other countries.”
He added that “China is ready to work with all parties to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East.”
China has already called on all its nationals to leave Iran, with whom it has long maintained close trade and political ties.
