Nov. 2 — Wang Yi, Political Bureau member and director of the Central Foreign
Affairs Office, met in Beijing with Saudi state minister, cabinet member and
national security adviser Aiban. Aiban handed a letter from Saudi Crown Prince
and prime minister Mohammed bin Salman to Xi Jinping on China–Saudi bilateral
ties and issues of mutual concern. They exchanged views on the Gulf security
situation. Wang said the region is at a critical juncture between war and peace,
urged parties to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation to halt
hostilities, and called for safeguarding regional energy supplies and shipping
routes. China said regional states should rebuild trust, improve relations and
consult to develop a regional security architecture aligned with long-term
regional interests.
