On December 5, 2024, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue met with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on the sidelines of the 20th Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, where they had an exchange of views on bilateral relations and the situation in the Middle East.

Zhai Jun said that in May this year, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa paid a successful state visit to China. President Xi Jinping and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa jointly announced the elevation of China-Bahrain relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, opening a new chapter in bilateral relations. China is ready to work with Bahrain to deliver on the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state and push for new progress in China-Bahrain relations. The conflict in Gaza has lasted for more than one year, and its spillover effects continue to spread, posing a risk of further deterioration of the regional situation. The international community should further build consensus and bring the Palestinian question back to the right track of the two-State solution. China is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Bahrain and other Arab countries to promote lasting peace and stability in the region.

Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's visit to China has achieved fruitful results. Bahrain is ready to continue deepening friendly cooperation with China in various fields and push the Bahrain-China comprehensive strategic partnership to a higher level. Bahrain highly appreciates China's long-term support for the just cause of the Palestinian people, thanks China for its positive contribution to deescalating regional tensions, and stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China in regional and international affairs to jointly promote regional peace, stability and development.