Ali Shamkhani (right), the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, shakes hands with Saudi Arabian national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban (left) as China’s top diplomat Wang Yi looks on in Beijing on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
Saudi Arabia, Iran and how a Chinese-brokered deal shows Beijing’s Mideast influence
- The secret talks in the Chinese capital come as Beijing expands its engagement with the region
- Expectations could grow for China to push to resolve other difficult issues in the region, analyst says
Ali Shamkhani (right), the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, shakes hands with Saudi Arabian national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban (left) as China’s top diplomat Wang Yi looks on in Beijing on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
