Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held urgent phone talks Monday to address escalating tensions in the Middle East, with both sides calling for “diplomatic solutions” and a path to regional stability.
Key Priorities: – Immediate Gaza ceasefire – Implementation of a two-state solution – Deeper China-Saudi coordination
Wang emphasized China's readiness to work with Saudi Arabia to “avoid further escalation,” praising Riyadh's commitment to dialogue. The two diplomats also pledged to boost economic and political cooperation, building on recent agreements between their leaders.
Faisal stressed Saudi Arabia's trust in Beijing's role, stating: “We expect China to drive momentum for peace.” Both nations aim to accelerate humanitarian aid to conflict zones while addressing long-term security concerns.
This call comes amid growing global pressure to resolve the Gaza crisis, with China positioning itself as a mediator through its expanding Middle East partnerships.
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