China on Wednesday announced that it will provide a fresh round of humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected Iran and Lebanon as part of its efforts to support rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in the two countries following months of instability and violence in the region.
Speaking at a regular media briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the Chinese government has decided to extend a new batch of humanitarian aid to both countries in the near future to help address the needs of affected communities and support recovery efforts.
“China has decided to provide a new batch of humanitarian assistance to Iran and Lebanon in the near term. The objective is to further assist the people of both countries in advancing post-conflict rehabilitation and reconstruction,” Lin said. The spokesperson, however, did not disclose the size or monetary value of the assistance package, nor did he provide details regarding the nature of the aid to be delivered.
Lin noted that China has consistently supported countries affected by conflict and humanitarian crises in the Middle East and would continue to offer assistance within the limits of its capabilities. He recalled that in March this year, China extended emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran and several other countries impacted by regional tensions and security challenges.
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“China has already provided emergency humanitarian aid to Iran and other affected countries this year, and we will continue to offer support and assistance to the best of our ability,” he said.
Earlier in March, Beijing also announced emergency humanitarian assistance worth USD 200,000 for victims of a bomb attack on an elementary school in Iran during the period of heightened tensions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The attack resulted in multiple casualties and drew international concern over the humanitarian consequences of the conflict.
Apart from humanitarian support, China reiterated its commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring stability in the region. Lin said Beijing would continue to actively promote dialogue and negotiations among the concerned parties. “China will further strengthen efforts to encourage peace talks and play a constructive and active role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East at the earliest possible date,” he added. The announcement comes at a time when diplomatic efforts to end the prolonged conflict between the United States and Iran appear to be gaining momentum.
On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran had finalised a framework agreement aimed at bringing an end to the 107-day conflict that had disrupted global energy markets and heightened geopolitical uncertainty across the region. The war had raised concerns about oil supplies and shipping routes, contributing to volatility in international energy prices and broader economic uncertainty.
According to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the formal peace agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed in Switzerland on June 19. Observers believe that the successful implementation of the peace deal could pave the way for greater regional stability and accelerate reconstruction efforts in countries affected by the conflict, including Iran and neighbouring Lebanon.
China's latest aid announcement is being viewed as part of its broader effort to strengthen its diplomatic engagement in the Middle East while contributing to humanitarian relief and post-conflict recovery initiatives across the region.
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