Spokesperson's Remarks｜China calls to promote deescalation amid Iran's plan to close Hormuz

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that the Persian Gulf and nearby waters are important route for international trade in goods and energy. Keeping the region safe and stable serves the common interests of the international community, in response to reports that the Iranian parliament agreed to close the Strait of Hormuz, but the final decision rests with the country's Supreme National Security Council.

Guo Jiakun, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson/MFA PRC

"China calls on the international community to step up effort to promote deescalation of the conflict, and prevent the regional turmoil from having a greater impact on global economic growth," Guo told at a regular press conference.

In response to another related query about the communication between China and Iran, Guo stressed that the two sides are in communication on the ongoing situation. Recently, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi has spoken to Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the phone. China stands ready to step up communication with Iran and other relevant parties to continue playing a constructive role for a deescalation. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)