Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on all parties involved in tensions between Israel and Iran to exercise caution and avoid escalating the situation, Reuters reports.
In a phone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, Wang also urged Israel to ensure the safety of personnel of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil), a foreign ministry statement said.
He also reiterated Beijing’s position on the Gaza conflict, calling for an immediate, complete and permanent ceasefire.
