China’s Special Envoy Embarks on Regional Tour to De-escalate Middle East Tensions

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that Zhai Jun, the country’s special envoy for Middle East affairs, will embark on a diplomatic mission to Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia this month.

Beijing officials stated that the primary objectives of the diplomat’s regional tour include urging conflicting parties to secure ceasefires, resume diplomatic talks, and actively reduce tensions. The mission also aims to prevent the expansion of conflicts across the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and the Horn of Africa, while advancing Chinese presidential initiatives designed to bolster regional stability and security.

Additionally, the Chinese Foreign Ministry noted that within the same timeframe, Beijing’s special envoy for African affairs will travel to Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Egypt, while simultaneously, the nation’s special representative for the Horn of Africa is scheduled to visit Eritrea.