In brief
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced that Chinese special envoys would travel to key Middle Eastern and African nations in early‑to‑mid November. Zhai Jun will cover Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia; Liu Xianfa will visit Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Egypt; and Hu Changchun heads to Eritrea. The missions aim to advance Xi Jinping’s peace initiatives and the “four principles” for stability in the region.
Beijing, November 2: China’s Foreign Ministry announced that it will dispatch special envoys to Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Egypt, and Eritrea during the first half of November.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the Middle East envoy, Zhai Jun, will visit Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia to promote reconciliation and dialogue.
In Africa, Liu Xianfa, China’s special representative on African affairs, is scheduled to travel to Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Egypt to advance peace and economic cooperation.
Meanwhile, the special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Hu Changchun, will conduct a short trip to Eritrea early in the month.
According to Mao, the envoys will implement President Xi Jinping’s initiatives and proposals for a more peaceful Middle East and the “four principles” aimed at resolving pressing issues in Africa through constructive participation by all parties.
