Xi arrives in Urumqi for celebrations of 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who leads a central delegation, arrived in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Tuesday to attend activities marking the region's 70th founding anniversary.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, and the delegation received a warm welcome from people of various ethnic groups in Xinjiang at the airport and in Urumqi's city proper.

Xi is accompanied by Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and head of the central delegation, as well as Cai Qi, director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee. Both Wang and Cai are members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.

Xi arrives in Urumqi for celebrations of 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Xi arrives in Urumqi for celebrations of 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Xi arrives in Urumqi for celebrations of 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Xi arrives in Urumqi for celebrations of 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

Xi arrives in Urumqi for celebrations of 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

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