Saudi Arabia's King Salman visited Beijing in 2017, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in China later this week. However, China has had to walk a fine line, as it also has close ties with Saudi Arabia's regional foe, Iran. "I saw on television how you defended the rights of Iran loud and clear at the Munich Security Conference. Zarif is in Beijing accompanying a delegation that includes Iran's speaker of parliament, Ali Larijani, and Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh. We consider the comprehensive strategic partnership between Iran and China as one of our most important relations," Zarif said, also in remarks in front of the media.

Source: bd News24 February 19, 2019 08:48 UTC