China unveils four-point peace plan for Middle East, outlines Jinping’s vision

China has unveiled a fourpoint proposal aimed at promoting longterm peace and stability in the Middle East with Xi Jinping emphasising principles such as sovereignty peaceful coexistence and balanced developmentThe proposal was detailed by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday who said the framework reflects Chinarsquos approach to addressing ongoing regional tensions through dialogue cooperation and adherence to international normsPresident Xi Jinping made four propositions on safeguarding and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East1 Stay committed to the principle of peaceful coexistence The Gulf states in the Middle East are close neighbors that cannot move away Itrsquos important to supporthellip pictwittercomdBfGZCV9TFmdash Mao Ning SpoxCHN_MaoNing April 14 2026Focus on peaceful coexistence and regional cooperationAccording to Mao the first pillar of the proposal stresses the importance of peaceful coexistence among nations in the Middle East particularly Gulf countries that share geographical proximity and intertwined interestsShe noted that regional nations should work towards improving mutual ties and building a comprehensive and cooperative security architecture Strengthening trust and collaboration she added is essential to ensuring longterm peace and stability in the Gulf regionEmphasis on sovereignty and territorial integrityThe second point of the proposal highlights the need to respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity China has underlined that sovereignty is fundamental for all nations particularly developing countries as it ensures their survival and growthThe proposal calls on all parties to safeguard the security of states along with the safety of their people infrastructure and institutions It reiterates that violations of sovereignty should not be tolerated under any circumstancesUpholding international law and UN principlesChinarsquos third point focuses on adherence to international law and the global order based on the framework of the United Nations Mao said that all countries should abide by the purposes and principles outlined in the UN CharterThe proposal urges nations to support a rulesbased international system reinforcing global governance mechanisms and promoting stability through established legal frameworksBalancing development with securityThe fourth component of the proposal stresses the interdependence between development and security According to China sustainable peace can only be achieved when economic growth and security considerations are addressed simultaneouslyMao said that countries in the region should work together to create a stable environment conducive to development China has also expressed its willingness to share opportunities arising from its modernization efforts and collaborate with regional partners to enhance both development and security outcomesProposal discussed during highlevel meetingThe fourpoint initiative was put forward by Xi during a meeting in Beijing with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab EmiratesThe discussion comes amid ongoing geopolitical challenges in the Middle East with China positioning itself as a proponent of diplomatic engagement and multilateral cooperation to resolve conflicts and foster regional stability