China’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, tells Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, that a “comprehensive ceasefire” is needed amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Wang Yi says China is “deeply distressed” by the conflict, which has been underway for more than two months, according to multiple reports. The meetings take place in Beijing, where Wang Yi and Araghchi hold talks following Araghchi’s visit to China.
MSNBC and other outlets report that it is the first time Araghchi travels to China since the war began, underscoring the significance of the contact. BreakingNews.ie similarly reports that the two diplomats meet in Beijing. The Belfast Telegraph also describes Wang Yi’s call for a comprehensive ceasefire, while The Independent highlights Wang Yi’s concern and the specific wording of the proposal.
Across the accounts, the common points are that the meeting occurs in Beijing and that China urges an all-encompassing ceasefire as fighting continues.
