China’s top diplomat to host UN Security Council meet amid US-Iran tensions

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host the council meeting in New York on Tuesday next week

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host a meeting of the United Nations Security Council amid the ongoing tensions between the United States. Iran.

One of five permanent members, China is the current chair of the 15-member Security Council.

Wang will host the council meeting in New York on Tuesday next week. the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The theme of the meeting is"Upholding the Purposes. Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System,”said the ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun.

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It comes as the conflict between the US. Iran persists with a fragile ceasefire, secured by Pakistan on April 8, holding back fighting that started onFebruary 28when Israel and the US initiated military strikes against Tehran.

US Secretary of State.Marco Rubio will be attending a meeting of Quad foreign ministers in New Delhi — the same day when Wang hosts the council meeting — with attendance from his counterparts from Japan, Australia. India.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been invited to attend the council meeting. according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil ‌Baghaei.

There was no confirmation yet whether Araghchi will travel to the US for the meeting.

Currently, Pakistan is facilitating mediation between Washington. Tehran, with calls growing for an end to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent ceasefire between the warring sides.

According to Guo, Wang, while in New York, will also attend a meeting of the "Friends of Global Governance" group on Thursday. meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and foreign ministers of other nations.

After his New York meetings. Wang will fly toCanadafor an official visit, the first such trip in 10 years, which concludes on Saturday.

Separately, Guo said Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will pay a working visit to China from Sunday until Tuesday.

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