China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea

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China and Djibouti affirmed that all countries should have freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Their foreign ministers also expressed concern about worsening regional security during a meeting in Beijing.

BEIJING, Oct 22 - All countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following a meeting of their foreign ministers in Beijing, expressing concern about the deteriorating security situation.