[Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Zhai Jun met with Prince Khalid, Advisor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia] October 25th, according to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 21, 2026, Zhai Jun, Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue, met in Beijing with Prince Khalid, Advisor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia who was visiting China, and exchanged views on China-Saudi Arabia relations, the situation in the Middle East, etc. Zhai Jun said that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two countries, China-Saudi Arabia relations have developed rapidly. China is concerned about the current situation in the Middle East, supports safeguarding the sovereignty and security of regional countries including Saudi Arabia, supports resolving differences through dialogue and negotiation, and hopes to restore regional peace and tranquility at an early date. Khalid said that Saudi Arabia attaches great importance to developing relations with China and is willing to work with China to open up new prospects for bilateral relations. Saudi Arabia appreciates China's upholding a fair and just stance and playing an important and positive role in regional affairs, and is willing to strengthen communication with China and continue to make efforts to maintain and promote regional peace and stability.