TEHRAN, Nov 28_A senior Chinese diplomat said he was consulting with Saudi Arabia over the Yemen crisis, adding that the Yemeni issue should only be resolved through political dialogue.
TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club(YJC)_In an exclusive interview with the Tasnim News Agency in Tehran, China's special envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun talked about variety of topics, including his recent visits to Iran, the situation in Yemen and the Belt and Road Initiative or the new Silk Road.
Last week, Mr. Jun had a visit to Tehran, during which he had separate meetings with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali Akbar Velayati to discuss strategic ties between Tehran and Beijing as well as China's effective role in contributing to peace and stability of the Middle East.
Speaking to Tasnim, China's special envoy again highlighted the role of China and the international community in creating stability and peace in the region and said China wishes to closely coordinate with the relevant parties on regional issues and strive to promote regional stability and peace.
Referring to Ali Akbar Velayat’s call for China’s more active presence in the Middle East region, the envoy was asked by Tasnim’s if China has a plane to take action to resolve the Yemen crisis and make consultations given its close relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Referring to the role of powerful countries as well as China as a permanent member of the Security Council in stabilizing the region, The Chinese Special Envoy said China has encouraged countries in the Middle East to engage in dialogue and negotiation to find a political solution and resolve the problems.
China is trying to play a positive mediating role in the Middle East issues and will continue efforts to help improve the situation.
Source:tasnimnews
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