Chinese President Xi and Oman's Sultan Haitham Urge US-Iran Dialogue in Beijing
In Beijing, President Xi Jinping and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq called for renewed US-Iran talks and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The conversation that mattered
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Beijing on Monday, where the two leaders issued a joint call for a peaceful resolution between the United States and Iran. Their joint statement encouraged both the US and Iran to resume dialogue and work towards a “comprehensive agreement that includes the nuclear issue”.
The leaders also emphasized the need to restore “normal and safe navigation” through the Strait of Hormuz. President Xi stated that the Middle East and Gulf region should not become an “arena for major-power rivalry and geopolitical conflict,” expressing China's readiness to strengthen coordination with Arab and Gulf countries to achieve regional peace.
Sultan Haitham described the state visit as a “new starting point” for bilateral ties, urging continued cooperation. Looking ahead, US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Shenzhen, China, in the weeks preceding the upcoming Quad leaders' summit in November.
Today's meetings
| Actor One | Actor Two | Venue Or Format | What Was Discussed | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese President Xi Jinping | Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq | Beijing summit | Mideast peace, US-Iran dialogue, and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. | Signals strengthened bilateral ties and a joint push for regional de-escalation. |
Joint statements + readouts
China, Oman
Topic: Mideast peace, US-Iran dialogue, Strait of Hormuz
Key Line: Beijing and Muscat encouraged the United States and Iran to resume dialogue and reach a “comprehensive agreement that includes the nuclear issue”.
Bilateral threads worth following
US ↔ Iran
Current State: Calls for renewed dialogue amid ongoing tensions.
Last Move: China and Oman issued a joint call for US-Iran dialogue on November 2.
China ↔ Oman
Current State: Deepening cooperation on regional peace and bilateral ties.
Last Move: President Xi and Sultan Haitham met in Beijing on November 2, issuing a joint statement.
US ↔ China
Current State: Leaders planning an upcoming summit.
Last Move: US President Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Shenzhen, China, just weeks before the Quad leaders' summit in November.
What we'll be watching next 72h
- Quad Leaders' Summit in the Philippines in November.
- US President Donald Trump to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Shenzhen, China, in the weeks before the Quad summit.
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