Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Meets with Diplomatic Advisor to the President of Brazil Ibrahim Abdul Hak Neto

On April 14, 2026, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue met with Diplomatic Advisor to the President of Brazil Ibrahim Abdul Hak Neto in Beijing. The two sides had an exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East.

Ibrahim Abdul Hak Neto stated that the current situation in the Middle East is highly tense, and every effort should be made to prevent the escalation and spillover of conflict. Brazil and China hold similar positions on issues such as the situation in Iran, both believing that political and diplomatic means are the only correct way to resolve differences. Brazil appreciates the five-point initiative of China and Pakistan for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region, and stands ready to work with China to support diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and jointly safeguard the international order based on international law.

Zhai Jun stated that China is closely following the current situation in the Middle East and believes that the parties to the conflict should seize the opportunity for peace, meet each other halfway, and find solutions through dialogue and negotiation. China has always maintained an objective and impartial stance and actively advocated peace and talks. China stands ready to work closely with Brazil to promote greater international consensus on a ceasefire, an end to hostilities, and a political settlement, so as to contribute to the early restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East.

The two sides also had an exchange of views on regional hot issues including Palestine and Lebanon.