Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German counterpart Johann Wadephul pledged joint diplomatic action Thursday to address escalating Middle East conflicts during a high-stakes phone call. With military strikes intensifying, both leaders emphasized the urgent need for UN-led solutions.
🔑 Wang stressed that recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran violated international law by bypassing UN Security Council approval. "Respecting Gulf states' sovereignty and protecting civilian infrastructure must be priorities," he stated, highlighting risks to global shipping lanes and energy security.
Germany's Wadephul echoed concerns about the conflict's domino effect on food prices and supply chains worldwide. Both nations endorsed a China-Pakistan proposed five-point peace initiative, with Wadephul vowing to "keep communication channels wide open" with Beijing.
🌐 Analysts see this collaboration as crucial given both countries' economic ties to Middle Eastern energy exports. The dialogue comes as oil prices hit 2026 highs, putting pressure on governments to stabilize the region.
