China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks
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Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.
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Home News Sport Business Technology Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Weather Newsletters China calls for Strait to be reopened as soon as possible in Iran talks 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Koh Ewe and Laura Bicker , China correspondent Anadolu via Getty Images This is Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi s (L) first trip to China since the US-Israeli war with Iran Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened "as soon as possible" in talks with his Iranian counterpart.
The pair met in Beijing on Wednesday on what is Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi s first trip to China since the Iran war began.
Wang Yi also told Araqchi that achieving a lasting ceasefire was an "urgent priority", saying it was important to persist with negotiations. He added that Beijing was ready to help de-escalate tensions.
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