Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday.

In a significant diplomatic development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The conversation comes amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, with both sides exchanging military strikes and retaliations. The call was part of ongoing efforts to de-escalate the conflict and promote dialogue among civilizations.

Wang Yi emphasized the importance of diplomatic efforts and the need for global unity through dialogue among civilizations. He noted that the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, held under the auspices of the United Nations, reflects the shared aspirations of people worldwide to promote understanding, peace, and human progress. Wang highlighted President Xi Jinping’s Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) as a visionary blueprint for deepening international cooperation. The GCI promotes shared human values, supports civilizational innovation, and enhances people-to-people exchanges, which are crucial for addressing the complex challenges of the modern world [2].

In the context of the current conflict, Wang Yi stressed the need for respect and equality among civilizations. He urged the international community to reject a clash of civilizations, interference in internal affairs, unilateralism, and bullying. Instead, he advocated for shared dignity and equality, emphasizing that the international community must defend fairness and justice and work to ensure equality and dignity for all [2].

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who had previously stated that continuing nuclear talks with the US would be “unjustifiable” in light of Israel’s ongoing military assault on the Islamic Republic, also participated in the call. Araghchi’s comments reflect Iran’s growing frustration with the ongoing conflict and its potential impact on diplomatic efforts with the US. The Iranian foreign minister’s stance underscores the challenges in maintaining diplomatic channels amidst escalating military tensions [1].

The phone call between Wang Yi and Araghchi is part of broader diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Iran. It comes on the heels of a series of phone calls between US President Donald Trump and various world leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Qatari Emir Tamim, to discuss the conflict and the importance of diplomacy and restraint [3].

As the conflict continues to escalate, the international community is looking towards diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and promote a peaceful resolution. The phone call between Wang Yi and Araghchi highlights the importance of dialogue and cooperation in addressing global challenges, including the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

References:
[1] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-14/iran-s-araghchi-says-us-talks-unjustified-after-israeli-attack
[2] https://www.kbc.co.ke/wang-yi-calls-for-global-unity-through-dialogue-among-civilizations/
[3] https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-conflict-trump-calls-for-diplomacy-amid-escalating-tensions-speaks-to-netanyahu-world-leaders-1749848811078