Xi Jinping's peace initiatives: China strengthens diplomacy in the Middle East Beijing intends to increase mediation efforts to resolve the conflict around Iran. And he will send a special envoy to the Middle East to promote a peace settlement. Chinese special representative Jai Jun will visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in November. During the negotiations with the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarek Al Said, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized: "The Middle East and the Persian Gulf region should not become an arena of great power rivalry and geopolitical conflicts." The Chinese leader called for joint efforts for long-term peace and security, and reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to strengthening engagement with Arab countries. China's diplomatic activity is developing against the background of the escalation around Iran, disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and rising transportation and energy costs. The main goal of the Chinese initiative is to promote the cessation of hostilities and the search for a political solution through regional dialogue.

Xi Jinping's peace initiatives: China strengthens diplomacy in the Middle East Beijing intends to increase mediation efforts to resolve the conflict around Iran. And he will send a special envoy to the Middle East to promote a peace settlement. Chinese special representative Jai Jun will visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in November. During the negotiations with the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarek Al Said, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized: "The Middle East and the Persian Gulf region should not become an arena of great power rivalry and geopolitical conflicts." The Chinese leader called for joint efforts for long-term peace and security, and reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to strengthening engagement with Arab countries. China's diplomatic activity is developing against the background of the escalation around Iran, disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and rising transportation and energy costs. The main goal of the Chinese initiative is to promote the cessation of hostilities and the search for a political solution through regional dialogue.