Published on: 2026-04-02
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News in Russian
Beijing, April 2 /Xinhua/ — Actions of the UN Security Council should not lend an appearance of legitimacy to unauthorized military operations, exacerbate contradictions, or lead to the escalation of conflicts. This was stated on Thursday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK, Wan I.
Van Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made this statement during a telephone conversation with the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Colonna.
K. Kallas shared her point of view on the current situation in the Middle East. She highly appreciated the active diplomatic and mediation efforts of the Chinese side to ease tensions, including the initiative jointly put forward by China and Pakistan, consisting of five points for the restoration of peace and stability in the Persian Gulf area and in the Middle East.
The European side is not a participant in these military actions, but suffers from their side effects, the head of the European diplomacy noted, expressing hope for the imminent de-escalation of the conflict and the resumption of dialogue and negotiations.
As K. Kallas indicated, the European side supports UN humanitarian operations, the protection of the civilian population and non-military objects, and intends to make every effort to ensure the free passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Van I also noted that in the conditions of today’s international instability, the shared responsibility of China and Europe lies in strengthening communication and exchanges, defending the international system, whose core is the UN, and which is based on international law and international order.
The head of the MID outlined China’s fundamental position on the situation in the Middle East, stating that the initiative put forward by China and Pakistan, consisting of five points, reflects a broad international consensus and includes key elements such as the cessation of hostilities, an early start to peace negotiations, ensuring the security of civilian objects and shipping routes, and adherence to the UN Charter.
According to Van I, the cessation of fire and the stopping of the war is a persistent call of the international community and a cardinal solution that guarantees the security of navigation in the Hormuz Strait. In this regard, the Chinese diplomat emphasized that all parties must form a broader consensus and create necessary conditions.
Van I indicated that the actions of the UN Security Council should be focused on reducing the level of tension. He expressed China’s intention to support communication and cooperation with the European side to facilitate the earliest possible cessation of hostilities and the restoration of peace in the region.
The parties also exchanged views on relations between the CPC and the EU. Van I drew attention to the fact that China’s development opens up opportunities for Europe, while the challenges faced by Europe do not come from China.
Protectionism is incapable of increasing competitiveness, and breaking ties with the CIS will lead to a loss of opportunities, noted a Chinese diplomat, expressing hope that Europe will develop a comprehensive and objective perception of China and will support the correct vector of development of Sino-European relations.
K. Kallas stated that the European side considers China as an important partner for cooperation, does not seek to break ties with it, and counts on the resumption of dialogue and communication between the two sides.
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