China seeks to build ties with Iran

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China seeks to build ties with Iran

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China’s special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, met Ali Bagheri Kani of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council to discuss closer bilateral ties. The outreach is part of China’s broader effort to build relationships across the region and help ease tensions, with the envoy also visiting Oman and Saudi Arabia.

HONG KONG, Nov 9 (Reuters) - China is willing to pursue stronger ties with Iran, China's special envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun said in talks with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Zhai met Kani in Iran, according to a readout from China's foreign ministry on Monday. He is visiting Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia this month, as China steps up efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.

World Security Conflict Politics China-Iran relations Zhai Jun Ali Bagheri Kani Middle East diplomacy regional tensions Oman Saudi Arabia

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