Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on Thursday that all parties should work towards a common goal and «create the conditions for the start of serious and sincere peace talks». This was in response to a question about whether China is aware of any ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. The spokesperson added during a routine press conference: «The urgent priority is to actively promote peace talks, seize the opportunity for peace, and work towards ending the war».
