MUSCAT: Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al Hinai, Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry received Zhai Jun, Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East, at the Foreign Ministry's headquarters on Tuesday.
The meeting discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, particularly the outcome of the historic state visit by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the People's Republic of China and His Majesty's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The two sides also explored ways to build on the outcome of the visit and fulfil the aspirations of the two leaders to further strengthen strategic relations between Oman and China, while deepening cooperation and ties between the two friendly nations and their peoples.
During the meeting, the Chinese envoy outlined his country's objectives behind his ongoing regional tour and shared China's position on developments in the GCC, particularly the serious security implications of the current situation for the wider world.
He reaffirmed China's readiness to work closely with Oman to help bring an end to the ongoing crises through diplomatic efforts and dialogue.
Shaikh Abdulaziz expressed Oman's support for the Chinese initiative and its efforts to promote regional stability through peaceful means and in accordance with international law.
He highlighted that the region is facing unprecedented tensions and security challenges, with far-reaching humanitarian and economic consequences. These developments have also posed serious threats to the safety of vital waterways, energy supplies and global supply chains.
The Ambassador-at-Large emphasised that addressing these challenges requires stronger international cooperation and coordinated efforts to ease tensions, overcome differences and reach lasting and just solutions to the issues facing the region.
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