Prospects for Russia–China Cooperation in the Middle East

... studying further the issue of creating a security architecture in the region. Yulia Sveshnikova: Iran’s Presence in Syria: Is It There for the Long Haul? Moscow, Beijing and Washington could suggest setting up a security system in the Persian Gulf in the GCC+2 format (adding Iraq and Iran). In addition, Russia traditionally maintains working contacts with Saudi Arabia [ 32 ] and Iran [ 33 ]. Moreover, China is a key trading partner for these countries [ 34 ]. Efforts to reduce tensions between Riyadh and Tehran and strengthen trust ...