In a careful statement on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised China for helping to mediate a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, two opposing Middle Eastern superpowers, noting that the agreement may be advantageous for the region.
“From our standpoint, anything that might assist lower tensions, prevent violence, and dissuade Iran in any way from taking risky or unstable acts is a positive thing, “Blinken told journalists while traveling to Ethiopia.
“I believe it’s important that nations act and assume responsibility for enhancing security and peaceful relations where they can,” “said he.
The accord to mend ties between Iran, a US enemy since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, and Saudi Arabia, whose long-standing relationship with Washington has deteriorated over President Joseph Biden’s worries about human rights, was finalized last week by China, a key oil importer.
While it has also said that Beijing has to assume more responsibility in international affairs if it wants to be a big power, the United States routinely criticizes China’s involvement in the globe as being destabilizing.
