Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Chinese Special Envoy on Middle East Issue
Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir has met with Chinese Government Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue, Zhai Jun, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Both officials have reviewed the Saudi-Chinese relations and discussed how to develop their bilateral cooperation. Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Chinese Special Envoy on Middle East Issue
During the meeting, they also delved into the latest developments in the Middle East, along with regional and international issues of mutual concern.
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