Wang Yi talks on the phone with Israeli Foreign Minister Saar.

On March 3, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a phone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Saar. After listening to Saar's introduction of Israel's current stance, Wang Yi stated that China has always advocated for resolving international and regional hot-spot issues through dialogue and consultation. All parties should abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and refrain from using or threatening to use force in international relations, which is also in the fundamental interests of all parties including Israel. Over the years, China has been committed to promoting a political solution to the Iran nuclear issue, and the recent Iran-US negotiations have made significant progress, including addressing Israel's security concerns. Unfortunately, this process has been interrupted by gunfire. China opposes any military strikes by Israel and the US against Iran. The use of force cannot truly solve problems, but instead will bring new issues and serious consequences. The true value of military strength lies not in the battlefield, but in preventing war. China calls for an immediate cessation of military actions to prevent the further spread and escalation of conflicts. China has always maintained a just position on Middle East issues and will continue to play a constructive role in easing tensions. Wang Yi requested that Israel take concrete measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions, to which Saar expressed Israel's high regard and commitment to protecting the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions.