On July 9, Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu was invited to speak on the phone with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Khulaiji. Miao Deyu said that China is paying close attention to the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region and is deeply concerned about recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz. It is hoped that all parties concerned will cherish the hard-won peace talks, maintain the cease-fire situation, and prevent the region from falling back into flames of war. The Chinese side appreciates Saudi Arabia's calm and restraint, supports maintaining the spirit of the Beijing Agreement, and is willing to work with Saudi Arabia to make positive efforts to restore peace and tranquillity in the region as soon as possible. Khulaji explained Saudi Arabia's position on the latest developments in the regional situation, appreciated China's important role in maintaining regional and world peace and stability, and expressed his willingness to strengthen communication and coordination with China to push the Strait of Hormuz back to normal and safe traffic as soon as possible.

On July 9, Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu was invited to speak on the phone with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Khulaiji. Miao Deyu said that China is paying close attention to the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region and is deeply concerned about recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz. It is hoped that all parties concerned will cherish the hard-won peace talks, maintain the cease-fire situation, and prevent the region from falling back into flames of war. The Chinese side appreciates Saudi Arabia's calm and restraint, supports maintaining the spirit of the Beijing Agreement, and is willing to work with Saudi Arabia to make positive efforts to restore peace and tranquillity in the region as soon as possible. Khulaji explained Saudi Arabia's position on the latest developments in the regional situation, appreciated China's important role in maintaining regional and world peace and stability, and expressed his willingness to strengthen communication and coordination with China to push the Strait of Hormuz back to normal and safe traffic as soon as possible.