On June 15, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference.

When asked by a foreign media reporter about the agreement reached between the United States and Iran regarding the resumption of navigation rights through the Strait of Hormuz, the reporter inquired whether China had been involved in the reopening of the strait and whether it had contributed to resolving the disruptions to passage.

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Lin Jian stated that since the outbreak of the conflict, China has consistently worked tirelessly to halt the fighting and do its utmost for peace. President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed a four-point initiative for maintaining and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. This initiative reflects China's consistent stance and active efforts in promoting peace, halting conflicts, advocating dialogue, and resolving differences. It has contributed a Chinese solution to ending the war and striving for peace, playing a significant role in further building international consensus, and has been widely welcomed by regional countries and the international community. China will continue to follow the spirit of President Xi's four-point initiative, uphold fairness and justice, and contribute Chinese strength to achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, demonstrating its responsibility as a major country.

Regarding the U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Lin Jian noted that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for international navigation, and restoring stability to the strait aligns with the common interests of regional countries and the international community. China has taken note that the first-phase memorandum of understanding reached by Iran and the United States includes provisions on reopening the strait, and hopes that safe and free passage through the strait can be restored as soon as possible. China is willing to maintain communication with regional countries and the international community on relevant issues.

According to CCTV Finance, in the early hours of today (June 15) local time, the Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement officially announcing that the text of the memorandum of understanding on "ending the war negotiations" between Iran and the United States has been finalized, with plans to officially sign it on the 19th. U.S. President Trump also posted on social media that the U.S.-Iran agreement has been completed and that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.

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