On October 26, 2023, Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Zhai Jun visited Saudi Arabia, and met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Waleed Al-Khuraiji. The two sides had an exchange of views on China-Saudi Arabia relations and the current situation between Palestine and Israel.

Zhai Jun said, Saudi Arabia is an important country in the Middle East region. China always views Saudi Arabia as a priority in its Middle East diplomacy. China is ready to work with Saudi Arabia to follow through on the important common understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries and continuously upgrade the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia. The current situation between Palestine and Israel is severe. China is saddened by the large number of civilian casualties caused by the conflict and the deteriorating humanitarian situation. China believes that only an early ceasefire and end of hostilities as well as the de-escalation of the situation can create the necessary conditions for a political settlement. To restart talks for peace between Palestine and Israel on the basis of the two-state solution is the only realistic way out to break the vicious cycle of the Palestine-Israel conflict. China is ready to maintain communication and coordination with Saudi Arabia, pool efforts to promote peace, and work for a comprehensive and just solution to the Palestinian question at an early date.

Waleed Al-Khuraiji said that under the guidance of the leaders of Saudi Arabia and China, the comprehensive strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and China has enjoyed a strong momentum of development. Saudi Arabia is willing to maintain closer exchanges with China at all levels and upgrade cooperation in various fields. Saudi Arabia is deeply concerned over the situation between Palestine and Israel, opposes all attacks against civilians, and calls on parties to the conflict to cease fire as soon as possible, abide by international humanitarian law, and allow more humanitarian relief supplies to enter Gaza as soon as possible. Saudi Arabia appreciates China's long-standing just position on the Palestinian question, and stands ready to make joint efforts with China to push for peace and stability in the region at an early date.

During his visit to Saudi Arabia, Special Envoy Zhai Jun also gave an interview to Asharq Al-Awsat, expounding China's position on the current Palestine-Israel situation and introducing China's efforts to promote peace.