BEIJING, 14 July 2026 (TON): China has called for calm following rising tensions surrounding Yemen's Sanaa International Airport and urged all parties to avoid further escalation in the conflict.
"China calls on all parties concerned to remain calm and exercise restraint to avoid further escalation," said Sun Lei, China's Ambassador to United Nations, during an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
China also reiterated its support for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Middle Eastern countries while emphasizing the protection of civilians and the importance of diplomatic dialogue.