Kaja Kallas, Wang Yi mull situation in Iran and its impact on global economy

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said she had a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today to discuss the situation in Iran and its impact on the global economy and energy security, Report informs.

"We also discussed EU-China relations. Iranian attacks on civilian ships, and the threat of more, have brought traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to a near halt. This is why restoring safe, toll-free freedom of navigation in the Strait, consistent with the Law of the Sea, is an urgent priority," Kallas said on X.

According to her, the EU supports all diplomatic efforts to achieve this and calls for de-escalation and restraint: "Attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure must cease."