Chinese President Xi Jinping urged a diplomatic solution to the Middle East crisis on Monday, telling Jordan's King Abdullah II in Beijing that the sovereignty of regional countries should be respected. The talks came months after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28.
What did Xi Jinping tell Jordan's king about the Middle East crisis?
Xi said China has always advocated for a comprehensive ceasefire and resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement. He said Beijing believes the sovereignty and security of regional countries, including Jordan, should be respected.
Why is Jordan's king visiting China?
King Abdullah II has been on an official visit to China since August 18, his ninth trip to the country since taking the throne in 1999. The US-allied kingdom has been caught in the middle of Washington's months-long war with Tehran, and Xi told him China values Jordan's unique and important role in the region.
What did Xi say about the Palestinian issue?
Xi also urged a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, the foreign ministry statement said. China supports promoting the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks anchored on the correct direction of the two-state solution, he said.
What agreements did China and Jordan sign?
The two sides signed several agreements on diplomacy, trade and supply chains, and issued a joint statement, China's foreign ministry said. State broadcaster CCTV reported that the statement called for restoring normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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