Chinese Ambassador: Attacks on Kuwait are unacceptable
China’s ambassador to Kuwait, Yang Xin, condemned Iran’s attacks targeting Kuwait, reiterating Beijing’s firm stance calling for respect for the sovereignty of all states, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the rejection of attacks on critical infrastructure.
Ambassador Yang, in a statement to journalists on the sidelines of the Chinese Embassy’s celebration of the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, attended yesterday by Deputy Minister of Defense Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Mushalla, said that China is closely monitoring the rapid security developments in the Gulf region and expressed deep concern over the continued escalation. He emphasized the necessity of respecting the sovereignty of states, including Kuwait, and refraining from targeting civilians or non-military facilities.
He stressed China’s unequivocal rejection of attacks on infrastructure and civilian installations, including water and electricity facilities and oil tankers, considering such assaults a violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the fundamental rules governing international relations.
He added that Beijing is deeply concerned about recent developments, particularly following the breach of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. He noted that China is doing “its utmost” to halt hostilities as soon as possible, with part of its diplomatic efforts conducted discreetly, and expressed hope that these initiatives would contribute to restoring security and stability to the region.
Regarding military cooperation between Kuwait and China, the ambassador clarified that the two countries are linked by a comprehensive strategic partnership encompassing various fields, including security and military cooperation. He affirmed that this cooperation has been ongoing for years and is not linked to recent developments.
In response to a question about whether Kuwait had requested China to supply it with weapons or military equipment, he clarified that consultations and cooperation between the two sides in this area have been ongoing for a long time, even before the current escalation began.
When asked about his expectations regarding the end of the crisis, he said, “We must wait and see; there are many factors,” reaffirming that China, along with other peace-loving nations, would continue its efforts to encourage the parties toward dialogue and the restoration of peace.
