Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered a powerful plea for diplomacy amid rising tensions in the Middle East, declaring that "war is not a solution" to the Iranian nuclear issue during a press conference in Paris. 🔥 His remarks came alongside French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot as global concerns grow over military escalations.
Dialogue, Not Destruction
Wang criticized preemptive strikes as illegitimate, warning that "abuse of military force opens Pandora's box" ⚠️—a nod to recent clashes between Israel and Iran. He emphasized that true peace requires addressing the Palestinian issue and ending Gaza's humanitarian crisis: "Strength cannot dictate justice." 🕊️
Nuclear Negotiations & Global Responsibility
While acknowledging Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy ⚛️ under international treaties, Wang urged faster negotiations to ensure IAEA oversight. He also called out "double standards" in global politics, stressing that China and France—as UN Security Council members—must champion fair solutions. 🌐
The Two-State Path Forward
Reiterating China's stance, Wang insisted the "two-state solution" remains key to Middle East stability. His message to world leaders? "History tests our sincerity." 📜
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Abuse of military force leads to further conflict, says Chinese FM
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