Chinese Vice President Discusses Regional and International Developments with Saudi Foreign Minister

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing yesterday, during his official visit to China. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the meeting reviewed the distinguished bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to develop joint cooperation, with both sides expressing their aspiration to continue working to elevate these relations to more advanced levels, particularly in economic and investment fields. The two sides also discussed recent developments in regional and international affairs, exchanged views on them, and reaffirmed their commitment to continuing joint coordination on regional and international issues. Xinhua, the Chinese news agency, quoted Han as saying that China-Saudi relations have maintained good momentum in their development in recent years, thanks to the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries. Han noted that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia, affirming China’s readiness to work with Saudi Arabia to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, deepen mutual political trust, enhance high-level exchanges, expand practical cooperation, and contribute to driving bilateral relations to achieve new progress.