Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf region following separate phone conversations with the foreign ministers of Bahrain and Kuwait, according to Al Jazeera. The discussions took place as regional tensions continued to escalate.

A statement from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wang Yi expressed deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation during his conversation with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. He affirmed that China is ready to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability. In a separate call with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Wang reiterated the need to implement a ceasefire as soon as possible.

Wang Yi also emphasized that the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Gulf countries must be respected, underscoring China’s position on preserving stability in the region.