Wang Yi holds phone talks with Bahrain and GCC rotating chair

On 2026-04-04, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, who is also the GCC rotating chair. Wang said China was ready to work with Bahrain to promote a cessation of hostilities, restore peace, and stabilize the region, while Al Zayani briefed China on the Middle East situation and sought stronger communication and coordination.