China on Tuesday outlined four-point proposals for lasting peace in the Middle East, with foreign ministry spokesman Mao Ning detailing the president’s speech Xi Jinping.Xi Jinping made the suggestion when he met with Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates, in Beijing.The development comes after the first round of talks between the United States and Iran failed to produce any deal. According to Chinese state media, Xi Jinping said China would continue to play a “constructive role” in promoting peace talks in the region.“Xi Jinping emphasized China’s principled position in promoting peace and talks and reiterated that it will continue to play a constructive role in this regard,” the official Xinhua News Agency reported.Mao Zedong posted on “X” that the proposal focused on the principles of peaceful coexistence, sovereignty, international law and balanced development. She wrote, “President Xi Jinping put forward four propositions on maintaining and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East.”The first point emphasizes the importance of peaceful coexistence among Gulf states. Adhere to the principle of peaceful coexistence. The Gulf countries in the Middle East are close neighbors that cannot be separated. We must support the Gulf countries in improving relations, strive to build a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security architecture in the Middle East and Gulf region, and consolidate the foundation for peaceful coexistence.The second point requires respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. Uphold the principle of national sovereignty. Sovereignty is the basis for the survival and development of all countries, especially developing countries, and cannot be violated. The sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Gulf countries should be effectively respected, and the safety of personnel, facilities and institutions should be effectively guaranteed.“The third proposal emphasizes compliance with international law and the United Nations system. “Adhere to the principle of international rule of law, resolutely safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, resolutely safeguard the international order based on international law, and resolutely safeguard the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.”This last point emphasizes the need to balance development and security. Adhere to the concept of coordinated development and security. Security is the prerequisite for development, and development is the guarantee of security. All parties should work hard to create a good environment and inject positive energy into the development of Gulf countries. China is willing to share opportunities in China’s modernization drive with the Gulf countries and jointly cultivate fertile ground for regional development and security.
