Saudi Crown Prince: Arab-Chinese Ties Are Based on Mutual Respect 

Saudi Crown Prince: Arab-Chinese Ties Are Based on Mutual Respect 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Friday that the historic relations between Arab countries and China are based on mutual respect, friendship and cooperation in several fields.

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed chaired the Arab-Chinese Cooperation and Development summit in Riyadh. The event was attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Arab leaders and heads of state.

Crown Prince Mohammed continued: “The Arab region looks with great interest on the achievements reached by China, notably in development and rapid technological advancement, that have transformed it into one of the leading global economies.:

He added that the summit paves the way for “elevating relations between our countries and bolstering the partnership in fields of mutual interest.”

“In order to reach the future aspired to by our peoples and for the coming generations to live in desired peace, we must boost cooperation in trade, investment and finance between Arab countries and China,” he went on to say.

He also underscored the need to develop political coordination on the international arena and over regional and international issues of interest.

Moreover, he highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts in boosting international cooperation to confront global challenges