Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Meets with Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry Adviser Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan

On October 21, 2026, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue met in Beijing with the visiting Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry Adviser Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan. The two sides exchanged views on China-Saudi Arabia relations and the situation in the Middle East, among other topics.

Zhai Jun stated that in recent years, China-Saudi Arabia relations have developed rapidly under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two countries. China is closely following the current situation in the Middle East and supports efforts to safeguard the sovereignty and security of regional countries, including Saudi Arabia. China supports resolving differences through dialogue and negotiations and hopes that peace and stability will be restored to the region at an early date.

Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan stated that Saudi Arabia attaches great importance to developing relations with China and is willing to work with China to open up new prospects for bilateral relations. Saudi Arabia appreciates China’s commitment to fairness and justice in regional affairs and its important and positive role in this regard. Saudi Arabia stands ready to strengthen communication with China and continue working to safeguard and promote regional peace and stability.