BEIJING, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - China's envoy to the Middle East urged de-escalation in the conflict-ridden region and called for attacks on civilians to be condemned during talks with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Beijing said Monday. The war, triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has threatened global energy security and trade, as well as China's oil supplies. Beijing was "deeply concerned" by the current situation in the region, special envoy Zhai Jun told Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan during talks on Sunday, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout. In a separate meeting with Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, head of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Zhai called for a "return to the negotiating track as soon as possible". China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that the war "should never have happened" and called for an end to fighting.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 09, 2026 05:13 UTC