Beijing: During a meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced a four-point proposal aimed at fostering stability in West Asia and the Gulf. Xi emphasized the need for a "comprehensive and sustainable security architecture" rooted in peaceful coexistence and absolute respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The proposal also underscored the importance of the international rule of law to prevent a return to the "law of the jungle," while calling for better coordination between development and regional security.

Based on the official meeting in Beijing, President Xi Jinping’s proposal focuses on creating a stable framework for the Gulf and West Asian regions through these four pillars:

1. Adherence to Peaceful Coexistence: Establishing a common, comprehensive, and sustainable security architecture for the region.

2. Respect for National Sovereignty: Ensuring the territorial integrity and security of all nations is fully respected, including the safety of their facilities and personnel.

3. Upholding the International Rule of Law: Protecting the authority of international law to prevent global diplomacy from regressing into a "law of the jungle" dynamic.

4. Coordination of Development and Security: Fostering a collaborative environment where economic development and regional safety support one another.

In a separate meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Xi reiterated these themes, urging China and Spain to defend "true multilateralism" against the rise of power politics. Prime Minister Sanchez echoed these sentiments, stating that Spain opposes a "new Cold War" or the decoupling of global supply chains, instead advocating for enhanced cooperation between Europe and China.

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