Xi Jinping, the President of China, in a meeting with Haitham bin Tariq, the Sultan of Oman, in Beijing, said that the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region should not become an arena for competition between great powers and geopolitical conflict.

He stressed: “Peace and stability in the region require the joint efforts and protection of all parties.”

Xi added that China has always worked to stop the war and hopes to offer “a solution and wisdom” to resolve the region’s security dilemmas. He said that Beijing is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with Arab countries, including the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in order to restore peace and achieve stable and lasting security.

Haitham bin Tariq also said that development and stability are inseparable, and that the prosperity of countries requires security, peace, respect for the sovereignty of states, and adherence to international laws.

The Sultan of Oman added that disagreements must be resolved through peaceful means and that resources should be directed toward nation-building and development. He also called for continuous coordination with China to secure shared interests and strengthen international security, stability, and cooperation, and he expressed appreciation for Beijing’s positions on important issues in the region.