RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Chinese Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Zhai Jun to discuss bilateral relations and ongoing Houthi attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed Saudi-Chinese relations and the implications of the Houthi attacks for regional security and stability. They also discussed regional developments and diplomatic efforts to contain crises and de-escalate tensions. Both sides stressed the importance of strengthening energy security, maintaining market stability and safeguarding maritime corridors and freedom of navigation, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, to ensure the smooth flow of global trade and supply chains. The meeting was attended by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati.
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