Head-of-state diplomacy plays strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations: spokesman

China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated at a press briefing on Tuesday that head-of-state diplomacy plays a strategic guidance role in China-U.S. relations.

Guo was responding to a media query that U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects to visit China this year or shortly afterwards. Guo reiterated China's position on the bilateral relations with the U.S.

"China always handles and develops its relations with the U.S. in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, while firmly safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests. We hope the U.S. will work with China in the same direction and promote the steady, sound and sustainable development of the bilateral relations. Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guidance role in China-U.S. relations. The Chinese and U.S. presidents maintain close exchanges and communication," said Guo at the press conference in Beijing.

Head-of-state diplomacy plays strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations: spokesman

Head-of-state diplomacy plays strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations: spokesman

Head-of-state diplomacy plays strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations: spokesman

Head-of-state diplomacy plays strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations: spokesman

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said met with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Muscat on Sunday, and the two discussed regional situation and mediation efforts for ending the conflicts, the Omani Foreign Ministry said.

The Omani Sultan stressed that in dealing with various issues, dialog and diplomacy must be given priority in order to consolidate the foundation of peace.

He also shared Oman's views on advancing the mediation process, increasing the chances of reaching a sustainable political solution, and minimizing the impact of the conflict on people in the region.

Araghchi briefed the Omani Sultan on Iran's views on the current regional situation, and expressed his appreciation for Oman's role in promoting dialog and enhancing regional security and stability.

Araghchi arrived in Muscat on Saturday for talks with senior Omani officials on bilateral relations and regional developments, Iran's Foreign Ministry said.

The visit to Oman is the Iranian Foreign Minister's second stop on a regional tour that began Friday in Islamabad and will end in Russia.

Oman's Sultan meets visiting Iranian FM