China has been Saudi Arabia’s largest trading partner in recent years, and the comprehensive strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and China has been deepening. The exchanges between the two countries are far from being limited to the economic field, but are also reflected in cultural exchanges and other aspects. According to the report, the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Award for Cultural Cooperation was established in 2019 by the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The prize aims to promote the coordinated development of culture and science and technology between Saudi Arabia and China, promote people-to-people exchanges and mutual learning between the two countries, and facilitate the synergy between Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and China’s Belt and Road Initiative at the cultural level.
On December 7, the Saudi State News Agency published more reports affirming the positive significance of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China. Relations between Saudi Arabia and China have developed continuously since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1990..The visit is of great historical significance and shows the strong ties between the two leaders.
Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman was quoted as saying that Saudi Arabia and China have strong strategic ties covering many fields and the relationship between the two countries is making a qualitative leap forward..He noted that both Saudi Arabia and China are keen to enhance bilateral cooperation in the energy sector..The cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China, which are respectively important energy producers and consumers in the world, has a key impact on maintaining the stability of the global oil market..The two sides should make unremitting efforts to continue effective communication and strengthen cooperation to cope with future challenges.
Energy was a key issue in the discussions, with both sides hoping to strengthen solidarity and cooperation in the current international situation, the report said..Nayef, secretary-general of the Gulf Arab Cooperation Council (GCC), said China is the GCC’s largest trading partner and hopes to strengthen cooperation with China in economic and trade areas, the report said.
Citing expert opinions, the report said the close ties between Saudi Arabia and China are on solid ground as both countries pursue diversification in national security and energy sectors..Chai Shaojin, a professor at the University of Sharjah’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, told CNN.com that relations between Saudi Arabia and China are at their highest level since diplomatic ties were established in 1990..Ties between the two countries are growing closer as both sides demand more from each other in areas as diverse as energy transition, economic diversification, defense and climate change.
Post time: Dec-13-2022