China urges world powers to prevent Middle East situation 'deteriorating'
The Hindu
China calls on major powers to prevent Middle East situation from worsening, urging ceasefire in Gaza.
China urged world powers on Wednesday(October 2, 2024) to prevent the situation in the Middle East from "further deteriorating" following the latest escalation in the region.
"The Chinese side calls on the international community, especially major influential powers, to truly play a constructive role and prevent the situation from further deteriorating," a Foreign Ministry spokesman said in a statement.
"The Chinese side is deeply concerned about the turmoil in the Middle East," the online statement said.
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