On September 21, 2026, the Chinese government's special envoy for the Middle East issue, Zhai Jun, met with the Director General of the Middle East and North Africa Department of the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kierkez, as scheduled. During the talks, both sides had in-depth exchanges of views on a series of current hot topics in the Middle East region.

Zhai Jun elaborated on China's position on the situation in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of promoting peace talks, respecting the sovereignty of regional countries and the independent choices of the people, and supporting the resolution of differences through dialogue and consultation. Kilgez introduced Switzerland's views on the situation in the Middle East. Both sides agree to maintain continuous communication and jointly promote the cooling of the situation in the Middle East, creating favorable conditions for achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.Editor/Min Jing