China is ready to actively cooperate with all parties and make efforts to maintain peace in the Persian Gulf region, said Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue.

"China, as a major country upholding justice and a good friend and partner of Saudi Arabia, will continue to play a constructive role and is ready to cooperate with Saudi Arabia, actively interact with all parties and make unremitting efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Persian Gulf region," Zhai said during a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan Bin Abdullah Al Saud, the Chinese foreign ministry informs.

Zhai visited Saudi Arabia on Sunday as part of China's efforts to help ease tensions in the region.