Xi Jinping: Beijing will continue to support advanced dialogue process between Riyadh and Tehran

BEIJING, March 28 – RIA Novosti. The normalization of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia shows that resolving conflicts and differences through dialogue is in line with the spirit of the time and in the interests of all countries. Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a phone call with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday:

In March, Saudi Arabia and China, mediated by Iran, agreed to reestablish diplomatic ties that were severed in 2016 following attacks on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran, provoked by the execution of Shiite spiritual leader Nimr al-Nimr in his kingdom.

“Thanks to the joint efforts of China, Saudi Arabia and Iran, the dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Iran has been successfully established in Beijing recently, and significant results have been achieved that will help improve relations between Riyadh and Tehran,” Xi Jinping said. China by Central Television.

According to him, the agreement reached between Tehran and Eri-Riyadh in Beijing “will have an important demonstrative effect in easing regional tensions, as well as strengthening the unity and cooperation of the countries of the region.”

“Recently, the trend of softening in relations between the countries of the region has increased noticeably, which fully demonstrates that the resolution of conflicts and differences through dialogue and consultation is in line with the will of the peoples, the spirit of the time and the interests of all countries,” said the Chinese leader.

He also expressed hope that Saudi Arabia and Iran will adhere to the spirit of good neighborliness and continue to develop relations based on the successes achieved in Beijing.

“China is ready to continue to support the next Saudi-Iranian dialogue process,” said Xi Jinping.

In turn, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia said that Riyadh thanked China for actively supporting the improvement of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which fully demonstrates China’s role as a responsible major country.

“China is playing an increasingly important and constructive role in regional and international relations, and Saudi Arabia greatly appreciates that,” said Mohammed bin Salman.