Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held separate meetings with the foreign ministers of Bahrain and Indonesia on the sidelines of a UN Security Council meeting in New York on Tuesday.
During talks with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Wang called for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in the Gulf region and the Middle East, saying the international community should work together to promote peace and prevent further escalation. He also said China supports mediation efforts by Pakistan and other countries.
Al Zayani thanked China for its efforts to promote peace and expressed hope that China would play a greater role in the region.
In a separate meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, both sides agreed to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen multilateral cooperation, and expand collaboration in areas including energy and mineral resources.
Wang said China and Indonesia should work together to uphold the UN-centered international system and address global challenges, while Sugiono said Indonesia is committed to improving cooperation and providing a favorable business environment for Chinese companies.
Credit : CGTN