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AFP: China’s official media reported that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian yesterday. Could you share more details on what they discussed during the phone call?

Lin Jian: On April 15, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at Iran’s request. We have released a readout on the phone call. I would like to share some information with you.

During the phone call, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China strongly condemns and opposes the attack on Iran’s embassy in Syria and that the attack is a serious and unacceptable violation of international law. China noted Iran’s statement that its action was restrained and was an act of self-defense in response to the attack on its embassy. China appreciated Iran’s emphasis on not targeting regional and neighboring countries and its reiteration of its continuing commitment to a good-neighborly and friendly policy. China believed that Iran is fully cognizant of the situation and will avoid causing further turbulence while defending its sovereignty and dignity.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the ongoing situation is a spillover of the escalating Gaza conflict. There should be no more delays in implementing the UN Security Council Resolution 2728, achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, truly protecting civilians, and avoiding further deterioration of the humanitarian disaster. China will maintain communication with Iran, and work together toward a full, just and lasting settlement of the question of Palestine. China and Iran are comprehensive strategic partners. China is ready to steadily advance practical cooperation in various fields with Iran to make greater progress in China-Iran relations.