Saudi Arabia and China have called for the implementation of the recently signed preliminary deal between the US and Iran, safeguarding the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and deepening bilateral economic cooperation.
During an official visit to Beijing, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held discussions with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Tuesday, exchanging views on the latest regional and international developments, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Regional Stability
The discussions between the Saudi and Chinese ministers focused on ongoing efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and enhance security and stability.
In light of this, the two ministers stressed the importance of ensuring maritime security and safeguarding the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and international waterways to support global energy security and economic stability.
Boosting Economic Ties
Furthermore, both ministers reviewed the strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and China, exploring ways to strengthen joint cooperation across the economy, trade, and investment.
They also discussed avenues for bolstering their partnership across several key sectors, including energy, industry, supply chains, and advanced technologies, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, to promote mutual investment, increase bilateral trade, and unlock new opportunities for cooperation.
Saudi-Chinese Partnership
The Chinese Foreign Minister, for his part, underscored the need to implement the US-Iran preliminary deal, maintain the momentum of negotiations, and work towards a comprehensive agreement accepted by regional countries and the international community, according to Xinhua.
Wang, who also serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, expressed Beijing’s readiness to cooperate with Riyadh to ease tensions and promote lasting peace and stability in the region.
China’s top diplomat also highlighted Saudi Arabia’s significance as a key Arab and Islamic country, and an indispensable force in the multipolarization of the world.
He added that Beijing views Riyadh as a strategic partner, hailing the two countries’ 10-year strategic partnership as a “model of win-win cooperation among Global South countries.”
Visit to Beijing
Prince Faisal arrived in Beijing on Tuesday on an official visit to China at the invitation of Wang, where he was scheduled to hold a series of meetings with senior Chinese government officials to discuss bilateral relations and explore various regional and international issues of mutual interest.
As part of the visit, the Saudi Foreign Minister met with the Vice President of China, Han Zheng. During their meeting, they discussed ways to advance bilateral relations, particularly in the economic and investment sectors, and affirmed the two countries’ commitment to continuing joint coordination on regional and international issues, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said.
