China is highly concerned about conflicts in the Middle East and ​surrounding regions and Beijing will send an envoy ‌to the relevant countries in the near future, foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a daily press conference, Reuters reports.

Guo called on related parties to resolve differences ​through dialogue and negotiation and also expressed concerns ⁠about the spillover and transmitting of the Middle East ​conflict to the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea ​region.

“China will soon send a special envoy to visit countries in the regions to strengthen communication with relevant parties, promote contact ​and dialogue, help ease tensions and prevent the situation ​from deteriorating further,” Guo said.