Three Chinese special envoys to visit several countries to promote peace

Three Chinese special envoys will make simultaneous shuttle visits to the Middle East and countries of the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa in November, with the aim to promote talks for peace and ease tensions, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced on Monday.

In early and mid-November, Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East Issue, will visit Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, while Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs Liu Xianfa will visit Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Egypt, Mao told a daily news conference.

Additionally, Special Envoy for Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Hu Changchun will visit Eritrea in early November, Mao said.

These shuttle diplomacy visits are aimed at playing a constructive role for upholding regional peace and stability, she said.