BEIJING, March 22 /PRNewswire/ — Mutual strategic trust between China and Saudi Arabia has been strengthened and bilateral practical cooperation in various fields has produced fruitful results since diplomatic ties were established 32 years ago, Chinese President Xi said. Jinping on Wednesday in a written statement upon his arrival in Riyadh.
The bilateral ties, spearheaded by President Xi and Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, have not only benefited their peoples but also contributed to peace, stability, prosperity and development in the region, he said.
During his talks with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud at the Royal Palace on Thursday, Xi said Saudi Arabia, as a key member of the Arab and Islamic world, is also a key independent force. in a multipolar world and a key strategic partner for China in the Middle East.
Enhanced and comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia
With the current international and regional situation undergoing profound and complex changes, the strategic and overall importance of China-Saudi Arabia ties has become more important, Xi said.
China considers developing its ties with Saudi Arabia a priority in its overall diplomacy, especially its diplomacy in the Middle East, Xi said.
China is willing to join forces with Saudi Arabia to achieve national renewal, strengthen the development of strategic synergies, deepen pragmatic cooperation in all fields, and improve communication and coordination in regional and international affairs, thus promoting development. comprehensive China-Saudi Arabia strategic partnership, Xi said.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia looks forward to working with China and taking the China-Saudi Arabia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to an even higher level through joint engagement.
President Xi’s visit will mark a milestone in bilateral ties, which will also promote cooperation in all fields, benefit both peoples, and lead to mutual prosperity and advancement for both countries, Mohammed said.
The convenings of the first China-Arab Summit and China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit are of particular importance and will play a strategic role in China-Saudi Arabia and China-GCC relations, Xi said.
China looks forward to working with Saudi Arabia to make the China-Arab Summit and China-Gulf Cooperation Council milestones in the history of the development of China-Arab States and China-Gulf Cooperation Council relations, and take ties to a new level. added Xi .
China will work with Saudi Arabia to enhance cooperation in multilateral forums such as the United Nations and the Group of 20, Xi said.
Mohammed thanked China for its support in granting Saudi Arabia dialogue partner status in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, adding that Saudi Arabia stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China and jointly tackle energy security challenges , food security and climate change, in order to contribute to ensuring regional peace, stability and security.
“I have complete confidence in the prospects of the bilateral relationship,” said Mohammed.
Synergy effects between the New Silk Road initiative and Vision 2030
Led by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi people are taking great steps towards Vision 2030 and taking important steps in economic and social reform and diversification.
China supports Saudi Arabia’s major development initiatives such as Vision 2030 and the Middle East Green Initiative, and stands ready to actively participate in the Saudi industrialization process to promote diversification in Saudi Arabia’s economic development, Xi said.
In order to realize the synergy of China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, both sides should deepen and realize practical cooperation in all fields to reap more fruits, Xi said.
He added that China will work with Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation in manufacturing capacity and infrastructure construction, and promote the development of the China-Saudi Arabia Industrial Park (Jizan) and construction of major infrastructure projects.
In areas such as e-commerce, digital economy, clean energy, high-tech and space research and development, China looks forward to expanding cooperation and calls for further improvement in the level of cooperation in trade, investment and finance, Xi said.
Mohammed stated that Saudi Arabia is willing to build the New Silk Road with China and expand mutual trade and investment. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia invites more Chinese companies to participate in Saudi Arabia’s industrialization process.
Saudi Arabia also welcomes Chinese companies to cooperate on major infrastructure and energy projects, Mohammed said, calling for greater cooperation in the automotive, technology, chemical engineering and mining sectors.
China is willing to list Saudi Arabia as a group tourist destination and expand personal, cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two sides, Xi said, adding that China will work with Saudi Arabia to achieve more achievements in Chinese language education. to be achieved, which is being promoted by both countries.
On energy policy, Xi noted that China will strengthen communication and coordination with Saudi Arabia in this area, expand the scope of crude oil trade, and implement key energy cooperation projects such as the Sino-Saudi ethylene complex project. Gulei.
Mohammed thanked China for its support of the Middle East Green Initiative and called for greater cooperation in clean energy and green development.
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