The Gulf region has been cracked by the 18-month diplomatic rift, which erupted after the Saudi-led camp accused the gas-rich country of supporting terrorism and the group’s regional foe, Iran. China supports the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council to seek an “appropriate resolution to disputes and contradictions via political and diplomatic means, to return unity and harmony between Gulf and Arab countries”, Xi said. “China is willing to continue to play a constructive role according to the wishes of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries,” Xi added. The tiny Gulf country according to its ruler is willing to pump investment into the Chinese economy. The Gulf country announced recently that it bought 5 per cent stakes of China’s second largest state-run airline, China Southern Airlines.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 01, 2019 14:48 UTC