Middle East Desk
Report
DUBAI: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday unveiled a five-point initiative for security and stability in the Middle East to Al Arabiya.
The minister, who is visiting Saudi Arabia said that China called for “mutual respect among the countries of the Middle East.” Yi stressed the importance of supporting the efforts the regional states regarding the Syria and Yemen files.
The minister expressed China’s support for the Saudi initiative to resolve the conflict in Yemen, stressing that it reflects Riyadh’s resolve to address the Yemeni crisis. He also hoped to implement that initiative as soon as possible.
The Saudi peace initiative includes a nationwide ceasefire and the reopening of air and sea links with the territories held by the Houthi group in Yemen. The Chinese minister also discussed the Palestinian and Israeli issue.
