China to send special envoys to Middle East, Horn of Africa

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China will send several special envoys to countries in the Middle East, the Red Sea region and the Horn of Africa in November to promote dialogue and help ease regional tensions, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference that China's special envoy on the Middle Eastern issue will visit Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early to mid-November.

During the same period, China's special representative on African affairs will visit Ethiopia, Djibouti and Egypt, while its special envoy for Horn of Africa affairs will travel to Eritrea in early November.

Mao said the visits are intended to promote peace talks, ease tensions and play a constructive role in contributing to regional peace and stability.

(Cover: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing, October 23, 2026. /Chinese Foreign Ministry)

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