According to China News Network, on April 8, the Iranian ambassador to China thanked China for voting against it in the Security Council: China is the true friend of the Iranian people in difficult times, and the Iranian people will never forget it!
According to The Paper, on the 8th, Iranian Ambassador to China Fazri held a press conference and once again expressed his gratitude to China for this move.
"The United States wants to legitimize its illegal acts of aggression by promoting the adoption of this draft resolution. In Chinese terms, this is an act of 'adding fuel to the fire.' Based on wisdom and foresight, China voted against it. This is exactly the performance of the global security initiative and global governance initiative advocated by Chinese leaders. It also proves that China will always stand on the just side of history." Fazli said.
Fazli said, "From the first day of the illegal war between the United States and Israel against Iran, China has very directly and clearly condemned the aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran. Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations have all condemned this war many times, and China has also repeatedly emphasized the principle of restoring peace to the entire region."
He added that Iran has conducted very intensive consultations with Russia, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and China in order to form a reasonable, dialogueable basis that guarantees Iran's rights and interests.
Previously, according to the Beijing Daily, on April 8, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a regular press conference.
A reporter asked that the Security Council voted on the draft resolution involving the Strait of Hormuz proposed by Bahrain on the 7th. China and Russia voted against it and the draft was not adopted. However, there is news that the two countries have proposed a new Security Council draft resolution on the current situation in the Middle East and maritime security. Can the spokesperson introduce the relevant situation?
Mao Ning said that regarding the draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that the Security Council has just voted on, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations has clarified China's position in his explanatory speech. China maintains that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Gulf countries should be fully respected, and the safety of waterways and energy infrastructure should be guaranteed.
She pointed out that the fundamental reason for the obstruction of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is the illegal military actions of the United States and Israel against Iran. The fundamental solution to the problem of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is to cease fire and end the war as soon as possible. The actions of the Security Council should be aimed at slowing down the situation and cooling down the situation. It should not give legal cover to unauthorized military operations, give a pass for the use of force, let alone add fuel to the fire and lead to the escalation of the conflict. China's voting stance is objective and fair and can stand the test of history.
Mao Ning said that the draft resolution jointly proposed by China and Russia has been officially circulated to the members of the Security Council. The content of this draft is objective and fair, is committed to easing tensions, calls for dialogue and negotiation, and safeguards navigation rights and freedoms. It is in line with the expectations of the international community and is believed to be supported by all parties. China is willing to continue to work with relevant parties to make unremitting efforts to ease the situation and restore peace and stability across the Strait and the Middle East as soon as possible.
