On November 2, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi held talks in Beijing with Saudi Arabian Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers and National Security Advisor Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, who conveyed a letter from Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to President Xi Jinping on the development of China-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations and issues of common concern.

Wang Yi said that Saudi Arabia has always been an important comprehensive strategic partner of China, and China takes the development of its relations with Saudi Arabia as a priority in its Middle East diplomacy. Under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two countries, China-Saudi Arabia relations have maintained the momentum of steady development, with the two sides strengthening political mutual trust, maintaining strategic communication and advancing practical cooperation, and becoming a stabilizing force in the region. China is ready to work with Saudi Arabia to jointly push for continuous new progress in bilateral relations.

The two sides exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region. Wang Yi said that the regional situation has once again come to a critical juncture between war and peace. The road to peace is not smooth, but sustained actions will take us to the destination. It is hoped that all parties will resolve disputes and end the fighting through dialogue and negotiation, and safeguard the security of energy and shipping lanes in the region. China believes that countries in the region should enhance mutual understanding, rebuild mutual trust, improve relations and live in harmony with each other, and should work through consultation to build a new regional security architecture that serves the long-term interests of the people of the countries in the region. China is ready to uphold the series of initiatives and proposals put forward by President Xi Jinping on maintaining regional peace and stability, strengthen communication and coordination with all parties including Saudi Arabia, and play a constructive role in helping the region step out of the shadows at an early date and achieve lasting peace and stability.