China's foreign minister calls for dialogue and restraint in phone call with Iranian counterpart

BEIJING, Jan 15 (Reuters) - China's foreign minister called for dialogue and restraint in resolving disputes in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart on Thursday, according to a readout released by China's state-run news agency Xinhua.

China opposed the use or threat of force in international relations, and believed that the Iranian government and people could overcome difficulties and safeguard national stability, Wang Yi told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

China hoped all parties would cherish peace, exercise restraint and resolve differences through dialogue, he said, adding that Beijing was willing to play a constructive role.