Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed his country's role in normalizing ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and expressed eagerness to expand China's involvement in the Middle East.
Xi spoke by phone with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. China's Foreign Ministry says Xi stressed that the international community widely praised China for mediating the normalization of ties.
Xi said China is ready to continue to support the follow-up process of the talks between the two countries.
The crown prince thanked Xi for China's strong support for improving Saudi Arabia-Iran relations. He stressed the importance of strengthening ties between China and Saudi Arabia.
Xi also said China will contribute more to promoting peace, stability and development in the Middle East.
China has displayed growing power in the region where the United States previously had strong influence.
Xi spoke by phone with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday. China's Foreign Ministry says Xi stressed that the international community widely praised China for mediating the normalization of ties.
Xi said China is ready to continue to support the follow-up process of the talks between the two countries.
The crown prince thanked Xi for China's strong support for improving Saudi Arabia-Iran relations. He stressed the importance of strengthening ties between China and Saudi Arabia.
Xi also said China will contribute more to promoting peace, stability and development in the Middle East.
China has displayed growing power in the region where the United States previously had strong influence.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping praised China's role in normalizing ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran, expressing interest to increase involvement in the Middle East. In a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Xi stressed appreciation for China's mediation efforts, and offered
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230328_32/
Date: March 28, 2023
Created: 2023/03/29 07:08
Updated: 2025/12/09 05:43
Last Read: 2023/03/29 08:00