China pays close attention to the development of the situation in the Middle East, does not want a re-escalation of tensions and hopes for an early ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said, Xinhua reported.

The Chinese diplomat made the statement while commenting on US President Donald Trump's announcement that he had reached an agreement on a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Facts have proven that military means cannot bring peace, and dialog and negotiations are the right way to solve problems, he said. 

China urges the parties concerned to return to the right path of political settlement as soon as possible. China is willing to cooperate with the international community to make efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East region, Guo Jiakun assured.