President Xi holds phone talks with Saudi crown prince

BEIJING, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Apr, 2026) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held phone talks with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

Noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, Xi said China is willing to deepen strategic mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation with Saudi Arabia, CGTN reported.

Normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained, Xi noted, adding that China advocates an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and insists on resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.

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