China's Special Envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun met with the Diplomatic Advisor to the President of Brazil Ibrahim Abdul Hak Neto in Beijing on Tuesday, exchanging views on the tensions in Iran.

Ibrahim said the Middle East is highly tense and efforts should be made to avoid further escalation and spillover of conflicts.

He noted that Brazil and China share similar positions on tensions in Iran, as both believe that political and diplomatic means are the only correct way to resolve the issue.

Brazil appreciates the five-point initiative proposed by China and Pakistan to restore peace and stability in the Gulf and the Middle East, and is willing to work with China to support diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and uphold an international order based on international law, he added.

Zhai said China is closely following developments in the Middle East and believes parties to the conflict should seize opportunities for peace and move toward each other through dialogue and negotiations.

He added that China maintains an objective and impartial stance, actively promotes peace talks, and is ready to strengthen coordination with Brazil to help build a broader international consensus on a ceasefire and political solutions.

China stands ready to contribute to restoring peace and stability in the Middle East at an early date, he said.

The two sides also exchanged views on regional hot spot issues, including Palestine and Lebanon.