China Vows to Bolster Ties with Iran, Seeks Deeper Engagement with Tehran

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, China‘s special envoy for the Middle East, Zhai Jun, met with Ali Bagheri Kani, the Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, during his visit to Tehran. Jun conveyed Beijing’s dedication to reinforcing its ties with Iran and highlighted the importance of focusing on rational and practical political solutions to swiftly restore stability and development to the region.

Zhai Jun’s visit to Iran is part of a broader regional tour that will also include stops in Oman and Saudi Arabia this month. These diplomatic engagements occur as Beijing intensifies its efforts to de-escalate tensions across the Middle East.

Previously, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had separately met with national security officials from Iran and Saudi Arabia, urging all parties involved in the Middle Eastern conflict to prioritize political solutions over the renewed use of weaponry.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has also indicated Beijing’s readiness to cooperate with African nations in addressing the repercussions stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict.