(MENAFN) In a phone call between China's President Xi Jinping and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Xi expressed his support for the improved bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. He noted that the recent successful dialogue between the two countries in Beijing helped to ease tensions in the region and strengthen regional solidarity.
This comes after Riyadh and Tehran announced earlier this month that they would restore diplomatic ties in Beijing, a deal called a diplomatic coup by China which brought together the regional arch-rivals. The two sides are expected to open embassies in each other's capitals within two months since the deal was signed on March 10.
During the phone call, Xi also expressed China's willingness to work with Saudi Arabia to advance the China-Arab community with shared future. This demonstrates China's commitment to promoting regional cooperation and stability.
Saudi Crown Prince MbS thanked Xi for China's support in improving Saudi Arabia-Iran relations, which he said underscores China's role as a responsible major country. The fact that China played a key role in bringing the two countries together highlights its growing influence in the region.
The improved bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran could have significant implications for regional politics, particularly in terms of the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Yemen. By working together, the two countries may be able to find diplomatic solutions to these long-standing issues and reduce tensions in the region.
Overall, China's support for the strengthening of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a positive development for regional stability and cooperation. It demonstrates the potential for countries to work together to find diplomatic solutions to complex issues, and highlights the importance of China's role in promoting regional peace and security.
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