China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed deep concern over the increasing tension in the Gulf region and appealed to immediately stop military operations. He has held important talks with the Foreign Ministers of Bahrain and Kuwait. The main objective of this conversation is to restore peace in the area and resolve matters through dialogue. Peace in this region is very important for the millions of expatriates working in the Gulf countries and for international business.
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What is China’s plan for peace?
China has clearly said that the first priority to prevent this conflict from spreading further is to stop the war. Wang Yi pointed out that the sovereignty and security of any country should be fully respected. China’s Special Envoy Zhai Jun is currently on a tour of Gulf countries and he met Gulf Cooperation Council leaders in Riyadh to discuss improving the situation. China has also presented a five-point proposal for peace in the Middle East. In this, a strict statement has been made to stop attacks on common citizens and energy related infrastructure. China believes that military force does not eliminate the root cause of the crisis, therefore diplomatic dialogue is the only way out.
Special attention to the safety of migrants
Millions of Indians and expatriates from other countries work in the Gulf countries. In such a situation, it is important for everyone to keep the atmosphere here calm. Bahrain’s Foreign Minister has assured China during the talks that they will ensure complete security of Chinese citizens and institutions living in their country. Apart from this, officials have also talked about taking strict steps for the safety of foreign citizens working in Gulf countries. Due to these continuous meetings taking place at the diplomatic level, the situation is likely to become normal soon. Peacekeeping efforts will also improve the security of common migrants and international shipping routes.