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“No. 7A Salon” Interprets Saudi Arabia-Iran Talks in Beijing

2023-03-16 23:00

On March 15, 2023, at the invitation of the China Public Diplomacy Association, Director-General of the Department of West Asian and North African Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Wang Di attended “No. 7A Salon” -- a special briefing on the talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Beijing at the Beijing International Club. He exchanged views with journalists from Chinese and foreign media on Saudi Arabia-Iran Talks in Beijing and its outcomes, China’s policy towards the Middle East, and other topics.

Wang Di said that in response to the initiative of President Xi Jinping of China’s support for improving relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and in accordance with the important common understandings reached by the leaders of China, Saudi Arabia and Iran, Minister of State and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban of Saudi Arabia and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Admiral Ali Shamkhani of Iran held talks on improving relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Beijing from March 6 to 10. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi held talks with the two delegations respectively and chaired the opening and closing ceremonies of the talks. The talks produced major outcomes, turning a new page in Saudi Arabia-Iran relations, paving the way for realizing peace and stability in the Middle East, and setting a fine example for resolving problems and disagreements between countries through dialogue and consultation. China supports countries in the Middle East in upholding strategic autonomy, strengthening solidarity and cooperation, getting rid of external interference, and truly holding the future of the Middle East in their own hands. China will continue to play its role as a responsible major country in realizing peace and tranquility in the Middle East.

Vice President of the China Public Diplomacy Association Chen Yuming chaired the event.

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