Recently, with the support of China, Saudi Arabia and Iran reached the Beijing Agreement, and China and Iran signed and issued a joint statement announcing that Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to restore diplomatic relations.
Seven years after the severance of diplomatic relations, the two countries shook hands and made peace, and many experts believe that this is of great significance to the development of the situation in the Middle East and even the world, and it is also a victory and a living practice of the global security initiative landing in the Middle East.
For a long time, under the influence of sectarian conflicts and other factors, the relationship between the two countries has become complicated and has become one of the key factors affecting peace in the Middle East. Experts said that the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two sides is not only the common need of the interests of both sides, but also inseparable from China's active promotion.
Dong Manyuan, Middle East expert and researcher of the China Institute of International Studies
In recent years, they have been fighting back and forth on regional issues, forming a strategic overdraft, and in this case, they are faced with the task of development and revitalization in their respective countries, so it is in their best interests to move towards détente. Like Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030", Iran needs to recover its economy under severe international sanctions. So I think we all need to return to the theme of development.
【During the same period】 Ji Kaiyun, director of the Center for Iranian Studies at Southwest University
China has played a big role in facilitating factors. Proceeding from the strategy of a community with a shared future for mankind and the common interests of the Iranian people, the Saudi people and all Muslims, China has promoted peace and talks without arching fire or provoking discord. So China has facilitated the establishment of formal and peaceful diplomatic relations between the two great powers of the Islamic world.
After the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries, on March 3, the Indian Ocean island nation Maldives announced its decision to resume diplomatic relations with Iran. Experts believe that the concessions and compromises between the two countries are of landmark significance and conform to the theme of the times of peace and development in the world today.
【During the same period】 Ji Kaiyun, director of the Center for Iranian Studies at Southwest University
This time Saudi Arabia and Iran reconcile shows that the unity of Islamic countries will be stronger. The impact on Iran's international situation, easing the pressure of the sanctions blockade, and improving the economic situation (and) the surrounding environment will have far-reaching consequences. As Saudi Arabia is a great power in the Persian Gulf Arab countries, then Saudi Arabia will concentrate on domestic construction and concentrate on seeking its own welfare.
Dong Manyuan, Middle East expert and researcher of the China Institute of International Studies
The Maldives was an island nation that had faced the challenges of climate change over the years, which had exacerbated its existential crisis, and it hoped for the full support of the international community. Strengthening relations with Saudi Arabia is the main consideration for the Maldives to resume diplomatic relations with Iran.
The countries of the region are now interested in building on the momentum to put the theme of development on the agenda, because we can now see from the reaction of several countries in the region to this that they are all welcoming it. In fact, it also conforms to the theme of the times such as world peace and development today, and (also) triggers a new round of détente in the Middle East.
Experts said that China's good act of mediating Saudi Arabia and Iran to improve relations this time shows the responsibility of a major country and has also been warmly welcomed by the Islamic world.
【During the same period】 Ji Kaiyun, director of the Center for Iranian Studies at Southwest University
Recently, I also interviewed many Iranian friends, and they all said that China's move made the Iranian people willing to accept an atheist country from the bottom of their hearts, for the sake of Muslims and the interests of the Iranian people. They said that Iranian intellectuals, Iranian students, Iranian officials, and political circles generally recognize China's good intentions and China's kind measures to promote peace and talks, and hope that China will continue to play this constructive role in the future.
Experts said that the Shayi Beijing dialogue has made a good start to "take root" in the global security initiative.
During the same period, Li Haidong, professor of the Institute of International Relations of the Foreign Affairs University
The Global Security Initiative clearly points out that mutual respect must be advocated and fairness and justice must be upheld, and China has highlighted its consistent approach in improving relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, that is, non-interference in the internal affairs of the two countries. At the same time, the two countries and more countries in the Middle East will evolve in the direction of building a new Middle East security architecture that respects each other and seeks common development.
【During the same period】 Ji Kaiyun, director of the Center for Iranian Studies at Southwest University
Due to the extremely complex international pattern and international relations, individual countries are selfish and narrow-minded, and it is difficult to actually implement (the Global Security Initiative), although it is difficult, [but] China has taken the first step, and people are more confident to see the Global Security Initiative take root and bear fruit.
Dong Manyuan, Middle East expert and researcher of the China Institute of International Studies
I think this is a living practice of the Global Security Initiative, and it can also be evaluated as a victory for the Global Security Initiative to land in the Middle East.
Li Jiali reported from Beijing
Responsible Editor: [Luo Pan]