Meeting in Beijing concludes official state visit as two sides stress importance of unimpeded maritime traffic through Strait of Hormuz
3-MIN READ3-MIN1Shi JiangtaoPublished: 8:30pm, 8 Sep 2026Qatar on Tuesday vowed to prioritise China’s energy supply and safeguard shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as both countries coordinated efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions.
Sheikh Mohammed affirmed Doha’s “support for all diplomatic efforts and endeavours aimed at a solution that ensures freedom of maritime navigation and paves the way for reaching a comprehensive agreement that achieves sustainable peace in the region”, the Qatari foreign ministry said in a statement.
They also examined key regional developments and the diplomatic efforts under way to de-escalate tensions and promote security and stability there, as well as reviewed strategic bilateral relations and how to expand cooperation, the statement said.
04:36Why the vital Red Sea shipping lane may be the new frontline in the US-Iran warAccording to a separate read-out by China’s foreign ministry, Sheikh Mohammed said Qatar “would overcome difficulties, prioritise China’s energy supply and work hand in hand with China to create a more brilliant next ‘golden decade’ for bilateral relations”, noting Beijing was Doha’s largest trading and energy partner.
