# China pledges continued efforts for Middle East peace and stability

https://mins.news/en/item/110478

- CGTN, 2026-10-19 13:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-19/Chinese-premier-says-ready-to-advance-exchanges-cooperation-with-Iran--1RniH7NMAOA/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> Li Qiang told Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref that China would continue working to promote peace, stability and development in the Middle East. He called on the parties to resume dialogue and negotiations and resolve differences through political and diplomatic means. Both sides expressed readiness to deepen cooperation.

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