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Wang Yi urges reopening of Strait of Hormuz in talks with Iranian FM
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On September 16, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. Wang Yi stated that the current situation in the Middle East remains volatile, seriously affecting international peace and development. He urged all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at an early date, ensure the smooth and safe passage of international shipping lanes, and maintain the stability of international energy transportation and supply chains. Wang Yi also expressed that China does not want regional tensions to spill over further toward Yemen and the Red Sea. He called on all parties to stop complicating the situation and resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation. The talks were reported by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and summarized by financial data provider Jin10.
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Beijing, September 16, 2026 — Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, held talks in Beijing on September 16 with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
During the meeting, Wang Yi made the following remarks:
- The current situation in the Middle East remains volatile, seriously affecting international peace and development.
- All parties are urged to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at an early date.
- It is essential to ensure the smooth and safe passage of international shipping lanes and maintain the stability of international energy transportation and supply chains.
- China does not wish to see regional tensions spill over further toward Yemen and the Red Sea.
- All parties are called upon to stop complicating the situation and to resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation.
(Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
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