Chinese envoy meets Iranian security official to discuss bilateral ties

China’s special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, met with Ali Bagheri, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, during an official visit to Tehran.

According to a statement from China’s foreign ministry on Monday, the meeting was part of Zhai’s regional tour this month, which includes stops in Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.

During the talks, Zhai reaffirmed China’s readiness to advance bilateral relations with Tehran. He also emphasized that the ongoing and expanding conflict in the Middle East cannot be resolved by force.

Zhai’s visit to Iran is part of a broader diplomatic mission, with planned visits to Oman and Saudi Arabia later this month, according to Reuters.