China Urges Major Powers to Avoid Turning West Asia and Persian Gulf into Competition Arena

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated during his meeting with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman in Beijing that West Asia and the Persian Gulf region must not be transformed into an arena for geopolitical conflicts and major power competition, stressing that preserving peace and stability requires joint efforts from all parties involved.

The Chinese leader expressed his country’s readiness to assist in addressing regional security challenges, noting that Beijing seeks to strengthen ties and coordination with Arab nations, particularly members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, to restore peace and achieve lasting stability and security.

Furthermore, Xi underscored China’s commitment to pursuing an end to ongoing conflicts and providing effective solutions for regional security issues. In response, Sultan Haitham expressed satisfaction with Beijing’s approach toward regional developments, emphasizing the importance of ensuring security, safeguarding state sovereignty, and resolving disputes peacefully. The Omani leader also called for discussions regarding a preferential trade and investment agreement between the two nations.