BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Xi Jinping Jintao 23 days, met with and Abdul Maha Di Prime Minister of Iraq, which visited China in Beijing, the issues in the Gulf region, and the countries concerned, it is necessary to self-restraint, peaceful resolution I called.
According to China's state-run TV, Xi had talked with Prime Minister Abdul Mahadi and did not directly mention the attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities that occurred on the 14th. Pointed out. “All concerned countries need to resolve their disagreements appropriately through dialogue and negotiations based on the philosophy of mutual respect, in order to restrain their actions and preserve the peace and stability of the region.”
On that basis, China expressed its readiness to consult with all relevant countries as needed.
The US accused Iran of being behind the attack on Saudi oil facilities. Iran has denied, but the US Treasury announced a new sanctions on the Iranian central bank on the 20th, and US President Trump added more US soldiers to strengthen Saudi air defense and missile defense Approved.
Xi, in consultation with King Salman of Saudi Arabia on the 20th, called for a fair and objective investigation into attacks on oil facilities and called for avoiding measures that would make the situation worse.
For China, Saudi is the largest oil supplier since this year. Iraq is fourth.