BEIJING: The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), in cooperation with the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, held a scientific seminar on cultural and economic ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and China, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
According to the SPA, the seminar, which was part of the Beijing International Book Fair, held between June 19 and 23, and where the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) was the guest of honor, covered several topics, including maritime trade between the two nations and their cultural and economic impacts, the role of Chinese libraries in caring for Arabic manuscripts and preserving Arab heritage, and Arab heritage in China.
The strategic partnership between the two countries has been boosted in the 21st century by the numerous deals of cooperation in the fields of trade, energy, and investment. Both nations took part in activities that enhance global trade, including in joint projects that aimed to develop railways, ports, and industrial zones.
Cultural exchanges and academic programs have also contributed to increasing the understanding between the two peoples, and the Saudi Vision 2030 has increased the scope of economic cooperation with China in areas like renewable energy, technology, and infrastructure development.
China has set up digital and public libraries containing Arabic books and manuscripts, and many universities in China also teach the Arabic language, the SPA reported.
