Archiv: Xi Jinping


18.04.2024 - 19:04 [ Daniel Neun / Radio Utopie ]

Libyen-Krieg: Neue Sitzung der Schwachmächte im UNO-Sicherheitsrat

(22. März 2011)

Am 19.März, dem Tag des Angriffs von Frankreich, Großbritannien, Kanada, Italien und den USA auf Libyen, wurde in Moskau eine der erbärmlichsten Erklärungen in der russischen Geschichte veröffentlicht (Angriffskrieg gegen Libyen beginnt: Ticker). Das russische Außenministerium von Sergei Lawrow:

“In Moskau bedauern wir diese bewaffnete Intervention im Rahmen der UN Resolution 1973, die hastig beschlossen wurde.”

Die Weltöffentlichkeit konstatiert: Russlands Staatsführung ist ein Haufen Tölpel, dem – wenn er schon nicht lesen kann und deshalb nicht weiss was vor sich geht – selbst das Wort „Veto“ mit einem einfachen Armhochhalten schon zu viel ist. Das Gleiche gilt für die Atomschwachmacht China, deren leseunkundige kommunistische Staatspartei immerhin 1.3 Milliarden Menschen herumkommandiert. In der Parteizeitung „People´s Daily“ redete man sich heute nun selbst in ein Gewissen, was man nicht hat (1):

„Die blutgetränkten Gewitter, denen Irak seit acht Jahren unterzogen wurde und das unaussprechliche Leiden seines Volkes sind ein Spiegel und eine Warnung. Die militärischen Attacken auf Libyen, folgend den Kriegen in Afghanisten und Irak, sind das das dritte Mal, dass einige Länder bewaffnete Aktionen gegen souveräne Staaten gestartet haben. Es sollte augenscheinlich sein, dass jedes Mal, wenn militärische Mittel benutzt werden um Krisen zu begegnen, dies ein Schlag gegen die Charta der Vereinten Nationen und die Regeln der internationalen Beziehungen sind.“

Die Weltöffentlichkeit versteht: früher hiess es in China „Bombardiert das Hauptquartier“, letzten Freitag hiess es „Bombardiert Libyen“ und heute wieder anders herum. Mal sehen, zu was sich Chinas Staatsführung am Donnerstag entscheidet. Vielleicht der Einfachheit halber zu „Bombardiert irgendwas“.

18.04.2024 - 18:50 [ United Nations ]

Security Council Approves ‘No-Fly Zone’ over Libya, Authorizing ‘All Necessary Measures’ to Protect Civilians, by Vote of 10 in Favour with 5 Abstentions

(17 March 2011)

Adopting resolution 1973 (2011) by a vote of 10 in favour to none against, with 5 abstentions (Brazil, China, Germany, India, Russian Federation), the Council authorized Member States, acting nationally or through regional organizations or arrangements, to take all necessary measures to protect civilians under threat of attack in the country, including Benghazi, while excluding a foreign occupation force of any form on any part of Libyan territory — requesting them to immediately inform the Secretary-General of such measures.

17.04.2024 - 05:28 [ GlobalTimes.cn ]

China, Germany send strong message of mutually beneficial cooperation to stabilize world: Global Times editorial

The two sides not only had in-depth discussions on current China-Germany relations but also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual interest, reaching consensus on issues such as the Ukraine crisis and the Palestine-Israel conflict. As China and Germany are respectively the second and third largest economies in the world, the consolidation and development of their relations carries significance that goes beyond the bilateral scope, and has a major impact on the Eurasian continent and the entire world, Xi said, calling on the two countries to view and develop bilateral relations from a long-term and strategic perspective, and work together to inject greater stability and certainty into the world.

17.04.2024 - 05:22 [ Xinhua ]

Xi schlägt vier Grundsätze zur Lösung der Ukraine-Krise vor

Xi traf sich mit dem zu Besuch weilenden deutschen Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz in Beijing, und die beiden führenden Politiker tauschten sich in ihren Gesprächen eingehend über die Krise in der Ukraine aus.

Xi betonte, dass in der derzeitigen Situation alle Parteien zusammenarbeiten sollten, um den Frieden so schnell wie möglich wiederherzustellen, damit der Konflikt nicht außer Kontrolle gerate. Zu diesem Zweck schlug er vier Grundsätze vor.

17.04.2024 - 05:15 [ ZDF ]

Kanzler besucht Xi Jinping: Warum Scholz sich in China schwergetan hat

Olaf Scholz spricht mit der chinesischen Regierung vor allem über Geopolitik und Wirtschaft. Trotz drei möglicher Handelsabkommen: Ein Handschlag zwischen Scholz und Xi bleibt aus.

24.12.2023 - 11:34 [ Reuters ]

Yemen‘s warring parties commit to ceasefire steps, U.N. special envoy says

(December 23, 2023 7:03 PM)

Houthi officials in September visited Riyadh for the first time since the war broke out. That followed a first round of Omani-mediated consultations between Riyadh and Sanaa, running in parallel to U.N. peace efforts, when Saudi envoys visited Sanaa in April.

The peace initiatives gained momentum after arch-rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to re-establish ties in a deal brokered by China. A permanent ceasefire in Yemen would mark a milestone in stabilising the Middle East.

16.11.2023 - 18:37 [ CNN ]

Biden hails productive talks with Xi as agreements reached on fentanyl and military communication

Biden said he and Xi had each agreed to pick up the phone and talk during periods of disagreement, and called the talks “some of the most constructive and productive discussions we’ve had.”

Yet departing the summit following a news conference, Biden said he still considered Xi a dictator, despite the progress they’d achieved over the course of their meeting.

06.10.2023 - 11:55 [ AsiaTimes.com ]

Saudi nuclear weapon talk is no empty threat

(October 5, 2023)

Fitzpatrick notes Saudi Arabia acquired more advanced DF-21 missiles from China in 2007, although Riyadh has never acknowledged the purchase. He also says that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) approved Saudi Arabia’s acquisition because they were modified not to carry nuclear warheads.

However, the inaccuracy of those missiles means that they are only suitable for large targets such as cities and would be ineffective with anything less than a nuclear warhead.

21.09.2023 - 21:55 [ Financial Times ]

Saudi Arabia weighs nuclear power offers from China and France in bid to sway US

(August 26, 2023)

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09.09.2023 - 14:49 [ Times of India ]

At G20, Biden looks to fill hole left by Putin & Xi, shore up India ties

President Joe Biden arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a global summit where he will present the United States as an economic and strategic counterweight to China and Russia, taking advantage of the absence of leaders from those two countries, who are skipping the gathering.

19.06.2023 - 19:26 [ Washington Post / Youtube ]

Blinken holds presser at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.

19.06.2023 - 19:20 [ News.cn ]

Xi meets Blinken in Beijing

(today)

Xi pointed out that the vast expanse of the Earth is big enough to accommodate the respective development and common prosperity of China and the United States. The Chinese, like the Americans, are dignified, confident and self-reliant people, Xi said, adding that they both have the right to pursue a better life. „The common interests of the two countries should be valued, and their respective success is an opportunity instead of a threat to each other.“

Xi said the international community is generally concerned about the current state of China-U.S. relations. „It does not want to see conflict or confrontation between China and the United States or choose sides between the two countries, and it expects the two countries to coexist in peace and have friendly and cooperative relations.“

27.04.2023 - 14:09 [ News.cn ]

Xi says dialogue only viable way out for Ukraine crisis

Xi said he appreciated President Zelensky‘s repeated expression of emphasis on the development of China-Ukraine ties and cooperation with China, and thanked Ukraine for providing considerable assistance for the evacuation of Chinese citizens last year.

Mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Xi, is the political foundation of the bilateral ties.

He called on both sides to focus on the future, keep on viewing and making plans for bilateral relations from a long-term perspective, and extend the tradition of mutual respect and treating each other with sincerity, so as to propel the development of the China-Ukraine strategic partnership.

27.04.2023 - 14:01 [ Interfax.com.ua ]

Zelenskyy following call with Xi Jinping: There can be no peace at expense of territorial compromises

„No one wants peace more than the Ukrainian people. We are on our land and fighting for our future, exercising our inalienable right to self-defense. Peace must be just and sustainable, based on the principles of international law and respect for the UN Charter. There can be no peace at the expense of territorial compromises. The territorial integrity of Ukraine must be restored within the 1991 borders,“ Zelenskyy said.

27.04.2023 - 13:54 [ Oberösterreichische Nachrichten - Nachrichten.at ]

China will Vermittler sein: Xi Jinping telefonierte erstmals mit Selenskyj

(27.04.2023)

Erstmals seit der russischen Invasion in die Ukraine hat Chinas Staats- und Parteichef Xi Jinping mit dem ukrainischen Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyj telefoniert.

In dem Gespräch am Mittwoch kündigte Xi an, einen Sonderbeauftragten nach Kiew und in andere Länder schicken zu wollen, um sich mit allen Parteien über eine politische Lösung auszutauschen.

27.04.2023 - 13:48 [ USA Today ]

Ukraine Zelenskyy, China‘s Xi have ‚long‘ call; White House says chat ‚a good thing‘: Updates

White House spokesman John Kirby called the direct communication between Xi and Zelenskyy “a good thing.” The Biden administration, he said, has been stressing the importance of China getting the Ukrainian perspective.

“Now, whether that‘s going to lead to some sort of meaningful peace movement or plan or proposal, I just don‘t think we know that right now,” Kirby told reporters.

27.04.2023 - 13:45 [ GlobalTimes.cn ]

Xi, Zelenskyy talk on ties, Ukraine crisis on phone

Xi said in the phone call that China will send a special representative of the Chinese government on Eurasian affairs to visit Ukraine and other countries to conduct in-depth communication with all parties on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Xi stressed that China, a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a responsible major country, will not choose to be a bystander to the Ukraine crisis, or „add fuel to the fire,“ or use the crisis as an opportunity to make profit.

21.04.2023 - 11:00 [ The Kyiv Independent / Nitter ]

Zelensky said that he gave „straight messages“ through the diplomatic channels that he wanted to speak with China‘s leader Xi Jinping but didn‘t get a response. “I did not get a proposal from China to mediate. I didn’t get a proposal to meet,” he said.

(Mar 25, 2023)

17.04.2023 - 10:33 [ Amerika21.de ]

Präsident von Brasilien will mit China und den Emiraten im Ukraine-Krieg vermitteln

Lula, der sich zuvor drei Tage lang in Peking aufhielt, besuchte am Samstag und Sonntag die VAE. Er habe mit seinen Amtskollegen Mohammed bin Zayid al Nahyan und Xi Jinping über die Schaffung einer Gruppe von Ländern ähnlich der G20 gesprochen, um im Konflikt zwischen Russland und der Ukraine zu vermitteln, erklärte er gegenüber Medienvertretern.

15.04.2023 - 02:47 [ GlobalTimes.cn ]

China, Brazil share positive roles in peace, development

Xi and Lula also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and both agreed that dialogue and negotiations are the only feasible way for settling it. They appealed to more countries to play a constructive role for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

15.04.2023 - 02:39 [ China Radio International ]

Xi Jinping: China will chinesisch-brasilianischen Beziehungen in der neuen Ära eine neue Zukunft eröffnen

Die beiden Staatschefs tauschten sich auch über die Ukraine-Krise aus. Beide Seiten waren sich einig, dass Dialog und Verhandlungen der einzig gangbare Weg aus der Krise in der Ukraine seien und dass alle Bemühungen, die zu einer friedlichen Lösung der Krise beitragen, gefördert und unterstützt werden sollten. Sie riefen mehr Länder dazu auf, eine konstruktive Rolle bei der Förderung einer politischen Lösung der Krise in der Ukraine zu spielen, und beschlossen, die Kommunikation in dieser Hinsicht fortzusetzen.

15.04.2023 - 02:24 [ Al Jazeera ]

Call on ‘aggressor’ Russia to end war, Germany urges China

Qin said on Friday that China believed “the only way to resolve the Ukraine crisis is to promote peace and talks”.

“The Ukrainian crisis has developed up to this day, and the lessons are profound, worthy of deep reflection by all parties. Territory is indivisible, and security is also indivisible,” he said.

“Without recognition of the security interests of a particular party, crises and conflicts are inevitable,” he added.

15.04.2023 - 02:21 [ Euronews.com ]

Germany asks Beijing to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine

During a press conference on Friday, Annalena Baerbock urged China to ask “the Russian aggressor to stop the war” in Ukraine, saying “no other country has more influence” on Moscow.

“I have to say openly that I wonder why the Chinese position so far does not include a request to the Russian aggressor to stop the war”, she added.

15.04.2023 - 01:50 [ ZDF ]

Baerbock in China : „Ein Mann kann den Krieg morgen beenden“

Kein Land habe mehr Einfluss auf Russland als China, so Baerbock. Und es sei gut, dass China signalisiert habe, sich für eine Lösung zu engagieren, erklärte sie weiter. Doch zufrieden sei sie damit nicht:

„Aber ich muss offen sagen, dass ich mich frage, warum die chinesische Positionierung bisher nicht die Aufforderung an den Aggressor Russlands beinhaltet, den Krieg zu stoppen.“

14.04.2023 - 08:36 [ New York Times ]

Lula is expected to pitch a peace deal for Ukraine to Xi Jinping.

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will pitch a peace plan for Ukraine to one of Russia’s closest allies on Friday, when he meets China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, in Beijing.

While Ukraine is not the focus of Mr. Lula’s three-day trip, he has made clear that he will use the opportunity to discuss the more than yearlong war.

13.04.2023 - 05:29 [ Wall Street Journal ]

China’s Xi Plans to Speak With Zelensky for First Time Since Ukraine War Broke Out

Mr. Xi is considering visiting other European countries as part of his trip to Russia, though his full itinerary has yet to be confirmed, according to the people.

A direct conversation with Mr. Zelensky, if it happens, would mark a significant step in Beijing’s efforts to play peacemaker in Ukraine, which have so far been met with skepticism in Europe.

01.04.2023 - 22:45 [ Reuters ]

In Beijing, Spanish PM urges Xi to speak with Ukraine‘s Zelenskiy

(31.03.2023)

Sanchez on Thursday praised two aspects of China‘s position paper – „its complete and categorical rejection of not only the use but even the threat to use nuclear weapons“ and its respect for territorial integrity.

Sanchez declined to say what Xi had said about the issue.

29.03.2023 - 19:53 [ CNN ]

Zelensky invites Chinese leader to visit Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he wants to enagage directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

29.03.2023 - 08:25 [ Jerusalem Post ]

Zelensky invites Xi to visit Ukraine – report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday.

„We are ready to see him here,“ Zelensky told the news agency in an interview.

27.03.2023 - 03:42 [ almayadeen.net ]

Turkey to uphold Chinese Ukraine initiative if it promotes peace talks

(26 Mar 00:17)

The top Turkish official confirmed that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is planning to discuss the settlement of the Ukraine conflict with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky after similar talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Earlier in the day, Putin and Erdogan held phone talks and discussed, among other things, the settlement of the Ukraine conflict.

26.03.2023 - 18:26 [ The Kyiv Independent / Nitter ]

Zelensky said that he gave „straight messages“ through the diplomatic channels that he wanted to speak with China‘s leader Xi Jinping but didn‘t get a response. “I did not get a proposal from China to mediate. I didn’t get a proposal to meet,” he said.

26.03.2023 - 18:20 [ Michael Bociurkiw / Nitter ]

Ukrainian President Zelensky said that he had signaled through diplomatic channels that he would like to talk to Chinese President Xi Jinping. “I did not receive an offer from China to mediate. I did not receive an offer to meet. I also gave a direct signal through diplomatic channels that I want to talk to the Chinese leader” – Ukrainska Pravda #ukraine

25.03.2023 - 08:32 [ Censor.net ]

China’s Foreign Ministry avoids answering questions about Xi Jinping’s talks with Zelensky

(24.03.2023)

China maintains communication with all interested parties regarding the „Ukrainian issue“.

This was stated by the spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People‘s Republic of China, Mao Ning, during a briefing today, Censor.NET reports with reference to Ukrinform.

25.03.2023 - 08:18 [ @ferozwala / Nitter ]

Zelensky advisor flags obstacle to Xi talks Chinese President Xi Jinping & his Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky may hold negotiations but the preparatory work has stumbled into certain complications, Mikhail #Podoliak, a senior aide to the Ukrainian leader said

22.03.2023 - 12:10 [ Natasha Bertrand, @CNN national security reporter / Nitter ]

A senior Ukrainian official told CNN Tuesday that discussions are underway with China to organize a call between the Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss China’s proposal for a peace plan for Ukraine.

(22 h ago)

22.03.2023 - 11:50 [ ZDF ]

Umstrittenes Positionspapier Xis – Putin: Chinas „Friedensplan“ Basis für Lösung

Russlands Präsident Wladimir Putin hat das international skeptisch aufgenommene Ukraine-Papier Chinas gelobt.

„Wir finden, dass viele der Positionen des von China vorgebrachten Friedensplans mit den russischen Ansätzen übereinstimmen.“

Wladimir Putin

Das Papier könne „als Grundlage für eine friedliche Lösung genommen werden können, sobald der Westen und Kiew dazu bereit sind“, sagte Putin am Dienstag im Kreml nach Verhandlungen mit Chinas Staats- und Parteichef Xi Jinping.

22.03.2023 - 11:45 [ GlobalTimes.cn ]

Xi-Putin meeting sends important signal to promote peace talks: Global Times editorial

During the meeting with President Putin, President Xi emphasized that „the more difficulties there are, the greater the need to keep space for peace. The more acute the problem is, the more important it is not to give up efforts for dialogue. China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the Ukraine issue.“ This was positively responded by President Putin, who stated that Russia has carefully studied China‘s position paper on the political settlement of the Ukraine issue and is open to talks for peace. Previously, the Ukrainian side also made positive comments on China‘s stance. Obviously, China‘s persistent peace efforts have produced results, increasing the hope and motivation of the international community‘s peace forces. This is very precious.

22.03.2023 - 11:35 [ New York Times ]

A Chinese summary of the Xi-Putin meeting doesn’t suggest any breakthroughs.

Talks in Moscow on Monday between President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir V. Putin covered their plans to strengthen bilateral relations and also the war in Ukraine, according to an official Chinese summary of the meeting that gave no sign that any breakthrough had been reached over the fighting.

21.03.2023 - 03:05 [ SkyNews.com.au ]

Phone call ‘scheduled’ between Xi Jinping and Zelensky

“Let’s reinforce the fact that China has to date had an informal policy of neutrality in this war,” Mr Shmigel told Sky News host Chris Kenny.

“It has not directly provided a military support to Russia. There are still open lines of communication between Ukraine and China.”

21.03.2023 - 02:35 [ Interfax.com.ua ]

China: the ten thousand li path to a bipolar world begins with the first steps, or what can Ukraine expect from Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow?

The last but not least. The announcement of the so-called “China‘s 12-point peace plan for Ukraine” is another step by China in which it tries to be on the same level, at least, diplomatically, as the United States.

This is an attempt to really turn into a powerful world player capable of solving crises of a truly planetary scale. This is another step towards the formation of a new pole of power, at least in the imagination of the Chinese themselves.

The harsh negative reaction of the US and EU to China‘s efforts to reach a new mediation level has been palpable. The Western partners of our country are clearly not interested in this.

It is within this framework that the visit of the leader of the People‘s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, to Moscow, should be viewed.

21.03.2023 - 01:58 [ GlobalTimes.cn ]

Russia becomes China’s top oil supplier in Jan-Feb; energy acts as ‘ballast stone’ of bilateral trade

It is not the first time for Russia to top China‘s oil supplier list. In 2022, Russia shipped the most crude oil to China on a monthly basis in May and November. In terms of the whole year of 2022, Russia exported a total of 86.25 million tons of oil to China, ranking second after Saudi Arabia‘s 87.49 million tons, according to customs data.

Russia is also China‘s main source of natural gas and coal imports, and the „ballast stone“ role of energy in bilateral trade has been further highlighted, Chinese newspaper the Economic Daily reported on Monday, citing Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui.

21.03.2023 - 01:50 [ RT.com ]

Why China is so important for the Russian economy

The Chinese currency, the yuan, has become a major player in Russia’s foreign trade, according to data from the country’s central bank. The share of renminbi in Russia’s import settlements jumped to 23% by the end of last year from only 4% in January 2022. The yuan’s share in export settlements also surged from 0.5% to 16%. At the same time, the two countries have been slashing the share of the US dollar and euro in their bilateral trade.

21.03.2023 - 01:33 [ tass.com ]

Russia, China contribute to strengthening multipolar world, says Putin

Putin and Xi Jinping will hold their basic talks on March 21 with the participation of delegations from both countries.

21.03.2023 - 01:29 [ GlobalTimes.cn ]

Xi’s visit warmly welcomed by Russia, ‘brings hope of peace for Ukraine crisis’

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday to kick off his three-day state visit, with the warm hospitality of the Russian side expressed through the high-standard welcoming ceremony arranged for the Chinese president upon his arrival. Experts from both China and Russia said the visit will be symbolic and have global significance, as it will not only greatly promote the development of bilateral ties, but also bring hope and confidence for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis.

Upon his arrival, Xi said in a written statement at Moscow‘s Vnukovo airport, „It gives me great pleasure to once again set foot on the soil of Russia, our friendly neighbor, and pay a state visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.“

14.03.2023 - 03:47 [ BBC ]

Ukraine war: Zelensky wants Xi Jinping meeting following China‘s peace plan

(25.02.2023)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he plans to meet China‘s leader Xi Jinping to discuss Beijing‘s proposals on ending the war in Ukraine.

Speaking on the first anniversary of Russia‘s full-scale invasion, he said the proposal signalled that China was involved in the search for peace.

14.03.2023 - 03:08 [ Sydney Morning Herald ]

Xi Jinping could visit Vladimir Putin next week, earlier than expected

The Chinese foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The Kremlin said it had nothing to announce yet. Ukraine’s president’s office did not immediately respond.

13.03.2023 - 18:01 [ Interfax.com.ua ]

Xi Jinping plans to talk with Zelenskyy after visit to Moscow – media

„Chinese leader Xi Jinping plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time since the start of the Ukraine war, likely after he visits Moscow next week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to people familiar with the matter,“ the edition said on Monday.

As expected, the conversation with Zelenskyy will be held virtually.

11.03.2023 - 15:32 [ theHill.com ]

China-brokered Iran-Saudi deal raises red flags for US

The deal also comes as Saudi Arabia is demanding certain security guarantees, a steady flow of arms shipments and assistance with its civilian nuclear program in order to normalize relations with Israel, a major U.S. ally, the White House confirmed on Friday.

Speaking to reporters, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the U.S. was “informed” about the Saudi Arabia-Iran talks but played no role in them.

10.03.2023 - 19:08 [ Noga Tarnopolsky נגה טרנופולסקי نوغا ترنوبولسكي / Nitter ]

Lapid: „Netanyahu briefed that I‘m to blame for the Saudi-Iran deal. Its delusional. During our time in govt we signed the Saudi aviation agreement, the tripartite security deal with Egypt & the accord on direct flights during Hajj. Pres Biden flew directly from Tel Aviv to KSA…

(today)

10.03.2023 - 18:50 [ CNN ]

Archrivals Iran and Saudia Arabia agree to end years of hostilities in deal mediated by China

They also plan to reimplement a security pact signed 22 years ago under which both parties agreed to cooperate on terrorism, drug-smuggling and money-laundering, as well as reviving a trade and technology deal from 1998.

Friday’s announcement is also a diplomatic victory for China in a Gulf region that has long been considered part of the US’ domain of influence. It comes as the Biden administration tries to notch its own win in the Middle East by trying to broker a normalization pact between Israel and Saudi Arabia.