China to boost dialogue with Qatar, regional states to advance peace: envoy

China will strengthen communication and coordination with Qatar and other regional countries to help restore peace and stability in the Gulf region as soon as possible, Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, said during a visit to Qatar on June 15-16.

During a meeting with Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, the minister of state at Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zhai said China welcomed the United States and Iran reaching agreement on a first-stage memorandum of understanding and praised Qatar and other countries for their efforts to end hostilities and seek peace.

He called on all parties to adhere to the path of peace and resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiations.

Zhai also said China viewed its ties with Qatar from a strategic and long-term perspective and was ready to work with Doha to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and deepen bilateral relations.

Al-Khulaifi said Qatar attached great importance to developing friendly ties with China and was willing to deepen political mutual trust and maintain communication on major international and regional issues.

He said Qatar would continue mediation efforts and work to maintain the momentum in negotiations based on the first-stage memorandum of understanding between the parties involved.

Al-Khulaifi also praised China's efforts to ease regional tensions and said Qatar was ready to work with Beijing to safeguard security and stability in the Gulf region.

(Cover: People gather along the shoreline overlooking the West Bay skyline on a summer evening in Doha, Qatar, on June 8, 2026. /VCG)