Key facts
- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the early restoration of normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Wang stated that reopening the Strait is crucial for the stability of global industrial and supply chains.
- The remarks were made during a phone conversation with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
- Wang outlined three priorities for the region: consolidating a ceasefire, restoring navigation, and building a new regional security architecture.
- Three tankers carrying 5 million barrels of crude oil were reported to be exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the stability of global industrial and supply chains, according to state media Xinhua. Wang made these remarks during a phone conversation with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
During the discussion, Wang emphasized China's willingness to collaborate with all parties to support negotiations without interference. He outlined three key priorities for the region: consolidating a comprehensive ceasefire, restoring normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and establishing a new regional security framework among Middle Eastern countries.