Says as good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support
China on Wednesday announced it would offer humanitarian aid to Iran. Lebanon, as the US and Iran move to end the war by signing a peace deal later this week.
“China is deeply saddened by the humanitarian disaster" caused by the Iran conflict. its spillover, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing.
“Considering the real situation in the relevant countries, China has decided to offer humanitarian aid to Iran. Lebanon … to further assist the people there in recovery and reconstruction, as well as improving their economy and livelihood,” said Lin.
It is the second time since the US and Israel initiated a war against Iran on Feb. 28 that Beijing has offered aid to Tehran. China previously sent aid to Iran in March.
China is deeply saddened by the humanitarian disaster in the Middle East caused by the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. its spillover effects. In March this year, China provided Iran and other countries with emergency humanitarian assistance.In light of the actual conditions,…pic.twitter.com/dLBVoHzsU7
The decision to send aid to these countries comes as the US. Iran agreed to aninitial peace dealmediated by Pakistan, and Islamabad is set to host a signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland.
“As a good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support, … will further make efforts for peace talks,. continue playing a positive role in restoring peace and tranquillity (in the Middle East) at an early date,” said Lin.
The deal also calls for an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. where nearly 3,800 people have been killed since the war began.
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