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China refutes any hidden motives after helping to end years-long rift between Saudi, Iran

In facilitating Friday’s reconciliation negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which saw the two Middle Eastern nations reestablish diplomatic ties after years of antagonism, China is maintaining it had no hidden objectives.

China has no self-serving objectives in the Middle East, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry of the nation claimed on Saturday.

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Although Gulf Arab states believe that the United States is limiting its role in the Middle East, Friday’s agreement to reestablish Iran-Saudi ties and reopen embassies after seven years was regarded as a significant diplomatic triumph for China.