China urges restraint, dialogue in call with Iran foreign minister

China’s foreign minister called for dialogue and restraint in resolving disputes in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart on Thursday, according to a readout from China’s state-run Xinhua news agency.

Wang Yi told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that China opposed the use or threat of force in international relations.

He said Beijing believed the Iranian government and people could overcome difficulties and safeguard national stability.

Wang said China hoped all parties would value peace, exercise restraint and settle differences through dialogue, adding that Beijing was ready to play what he called a constructive role.