Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has met China's Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs, Zhai Jun, in Riyadh to discuss Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in the kingdom, the Saudi Gazette reports.
According to the paper, the two also discussed bilateral relations. Both sides stressed energy security, market stability and safeguarding maritime corridors and freedom of navigation, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
Saudi Undersecretary for Political Affairs Dr Saud Al-Sati also attended. The report does not mention any agreement or other outcome from the meeting.