Have you felt the recent geopolitical changes in the Middle East?That's right, not long ago, a major organization, the China-Saudi-Iranian Tripartite Joint Committee, was born, which has had a huge impact on the foreign policy of the Middle East, the world, and even China. Today, I'm going to take you through an in-depth look at this political event, why it's so interesting, and what major changes could happen in the future.
In the news released by ***, we learned that Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and director of the Foreign Affairs Office, co-chaired the first meeting of the China-Saudi Arabia-Iran Tripartite Joint Committee with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Al-Khuraj and Iranian Deputy Minister Bagheri in Beijing on December 15, 2023. What kind of organization is this?Don't worry, let's find out step by step.
A seemingly simple organization contains complex and far-reaching strategic considerations. It has been observed that the establishment of the China-Saudi-Iranian Trilateral Joint Commission has three core purposes.
First of all, it aims to promote the stable development of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, support the independence, unity and cooperation of the people of the Middle East, and promote peace and stability in the Middle East. For Saudi Arabia and Iran, two countries with historical millennium contradictions, such reconciliation was considered almost impossible in the past. However, all of this has been made possible through China's mediation, and the logic behind it is precisely China's impartial mediation and economic support on the Saudi and Iranian issues.
Secondly, the Joint Commission is committed to unifying the will of the Islamic countries to advance and resolve the issue of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict by resolving the contradictions between Sunnis and Shiites. This will not only contribute to the unity of Islamic countries, but also provide a new opportunity to solve the most central geopolitical issue in the Middle East -- the Palestinian-Israeli issue.
Finally, the organization's third goal is to reshape the fulcrum of the global political and economic order. With the rise of China, the geo-economic order in the Middle East is undergoing profound changes. The establishment of the China-Saudi-Iranian Tripartite Joint Commission has further affirmed China's influence in the Middle East and provided a new fulcrum for the overall economic development of the Middle East.
Now, let's take a more in-depth look at how the China-Saudi-Iranian Trilateral Joint Commission will fulfill these three missions and promote new developments in the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
The First Commission: To unite the nations of Islam.
The recent successful joint summit of Arab and Islamic leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marks a new opportunity for unity within Islamic countries. With the support of the China-Saudi Arabia-Iran Trilateral Joint Commission, the Islamic countries will be more united and form a stronger and unanimous position. This is of vital importance to resolving the Palestinian-Israeli issue and maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East. China's support will provide strong support for Islamic countries to have a greater say in international affairs.
The second mission: to implement the two-state solution.
The Palestinian-Israeli issue has a long history and is extremely difficult to resolve. However, the environment has changed now. Through the cooperation of the China-Saudi Arabia-Iran Trilateral Joint Commission, Saudi Arabia and Iran will work together to promote a stronger and unified position among Islamic countries on the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This provides an unprecedented opportunity for the realization of the two-state solution. At the same time, China has made it clear that it supports a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities in Gaza, the promotion of humanitarian assistance, and the resumption of Palestinian-Israeli negotiations, so as to contribute China's strength to the long-term peace and stability of the Middle East.
The third mission: to promote the economic development of the Middle East.
China has always emphasized the importance of economic development, and the China-Saudi Arabia-Iran Trilateral Joint Commission will be a new engine for economic development throughout the Middle East. Under this platform, Saudi Arabia and Iran will no longer be confrontational and will seek development together. This means a new beginning for a region that has long been tormented by geopolitical contradictions.
At the inauguration ceremony of the China-Saudi-Iranian Tripartite Joint Commission, Director Wang Yi put forward three suggestions to chart the course for the improvement and development of China-Saudi-Iranian relations
Recommendation 1: Stick to the strategic choice of reconciliation
Director Wang Yi stressed that reconciliation is a strategic choice for both sides, which is in line with the interests of both sides and the expectations of the international community. Only by sticking to this choice will the two sides be able to exert greater influence in regional and international affairs.
Recommendation 2: Further promote the process of improving relations
Director Wang Yi encouraged the two sides to carry out active cooperation in various fields such as economy and trade, security and people-to-people exchanges, and expand people-to-people exchanges. He said that China is willing to help the two countries improve their relations and solve the problems that both sides may face.
Recommendation 3: Eliminate external interference
Considering that external interference may have a negative impact on bilateral relations, Director Wang Yi called on the two sides to jointly eliminate all possible external interference. He believes that the improvement of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is on the right side of history, and the future of the Middle East region should be decided by the people of the Middle East countries.
The establishment of the China-Saudi-Iranian Tripartite Joint Commission marks a new era in the Middle East. The rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, led by China, will promote prosperity and stability in the Middle East. Let us all look forward to bringing more surprises to the world by the China-Saudi-Iranian Trilateral Joint Commission and contributing more to peace and development
Overall, the rise of the China-Saudi-Iranian Trilateral Joint Commission is undoubtedly a major change in the geopolitical map of the Middle East. Driven by this organization, the Middle East region is facing new opportunities and challenges. As a leader in this transformation, China is contributing its wisdom and strength to peace, stability and economic prosperity in the Middle East through its ingenious diplomatic arrangements. In the future, we can expect to see more positive changes and look forward to the China-Saudi-Iranian Trilateral Joint Commission playing a more important role in the international arena. Let's look forward to this geopolitical feast and a better future for the Middle East!