BEIJING – In a high-profile bilateral meeting held in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates, and laid out China’s core stance on regional stability in the Middle East and Gulf region. During the discussion, President Xi emphasized that the fundamental principles of international relations must be upheld in the region, starting with the full and unwavering respect for the sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity of all countries in the Middle East and Gulf. Beyond core state interests, Xi also called for effective protection of the safety of foreign personnel, infrastructure, and official institutions of all nations operating within the region. This meeting comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions that have shaken confidence in regional security, and China’s stance reflects its long-standing commitment to a balanced, rules-based approach to Middle East affairs. As a major global power with extensive economic and diplomatic ties to the Gulf region, China has consistently pushed for a collective security framework that centers the interests and agency of regional countries, rather than external interference. The discussion between Xi and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince also aligns with China’s broader call for building a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security architecture for the Middle East and Gulf region, a position the country has promoted in multiple multilateral forums. This diplomatic engagement underscores the deepening bilateral relations between China and the United Arab Emirates, while reaffirming China’s role as a responsible stakeholder in global peace and security efforts.
Xi calls for full respect for sovereignty, security, territorial integrity of countries in Middle East, Gulf region
