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China's Wang urges Middle East dialogue with Iran and Saudi officials
Original: China's Wang urges Middle East dialogue in meetings with Iranian, Saudi officials
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for dialogue to ease tensions in the Middle East during meetings with Iranian and Saudi officials. The diplomatic outreach, reported by Reuters, reflects Beijing's continued effort to position itself as a mediator in the region, building on its role in brokering the 2023 rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Why now: Ongoing Middle East tensions are prompting China to push its mediation diplomacy with Tehran and Riyadh.
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