China has urged restraint and diplomatic engagement amid rising tensions in West Asia, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holding phone conversations with political leaders from the Gulf region, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.
In a post on X on Wednesday, Lin Jian said Wang spoke with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al
Nahyan.
He said that China supports the UAE's legitimate demands for safeguarding its national security and backs regional countries in seeking to resolve disputes through diplomatic means.
Lin said on X, “Chinese FM Wang Yi held a phone conversation with the Deputy PM and FM of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The spillover of war is not in the interests of any party, and only the people of the region will suffer.