Sheikh Abdulaziz Alhinai, Ambassador at large at the Foreign Ministry, received Zhai Jun, Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue.

The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest, particularly the outcomes of the historic state visit by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the People’s Republic of China and his meeting with President Xi Jinping. Discussions focused on ways to fulfil the two leaders’ aspirations to strengthen strategic relations between the two countries and their peoples.

The Chinese Special Envoy outlined the objectives of his regional tour and China’s position on developments in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula, including their serious implications for global security.

He reaffirmed China’s readiness to work with the Sultanate of Oman to resolve regional crises through diplomacy and dialogue.

Sheikh Abdulaziz expressed Oman’s support for China’s initiative and its efforts to promote regional stability through peaceful solutions in accordance with international law.

He noted that unprecedented regional tensions and security developments have had serious humanitarian and economic consequences, threatening maritime routes, energy supplies and supply chains. He called for concerted efforts to reach lasting and just solutions to these challenges.