Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Chinese Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Zhai Jun to discuss bilateral relations, Houthi attacks targeting the Kingdom and regional security developments.

The talks also focused on energy security, market stability and protecting maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, to ensure uninterrupted global trade and supply chains.

Both sides stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.