China solicits all parties to prevent Yemen conflict expansion

BEIJING,  (HAMZA): The spokesperson of Chinese foreign ministry on Friday expressing serious concern over escalation of tensions in the Red Sea, has called on all sides to prevent the Yemen conflict from expanding.

In his regular briefing, Mao Ning said, “We urge the relevant parties to keep calm and exercise restraint to prevent the conflict from expanding.”

Stressing that the Red Sea was an important corridor for international trade in goods and energy, the spokesperson voiced the hope that all parties concerned would play a constructive and responsible role in maintaining the security and stability of the Red Sea region.

“This is in the common interest of the international community.”

Mao Ning further stated that China was willing to work with all parties to maintain communication, push for the situation to cool down and work together to maintain the security of international shipping lanes.