BEIJING: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday held a meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing during which the two sides stressed the need for preserving freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and international waterways.
During the meeting at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the Saudi and Chinese foreign ministers reviewed the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields, serving common interests, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
The two ministers discussed the latest regional and international developments, exchanging views on issues of mutual interest, foremost among them developments in the region, efforts to de-escalate tensions, and enhance security and stability in the area.
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They also stressed the importance of ensuring maritime navigation security and preserving freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and international waterways, supporting energy security and global economic stability.
The meeting focused on strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries, while expanding partnerships across key sectors, including energy, industry, supply chains, and advanced technologies.
The discussions were aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, with the aim of promoting mutual investments, boosting trade exchange, and creating new opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
Saudi Arabia, China affirm joint coordination on regional, global issues
Earlier, the Saudi Foreign Minister met with the Vice President of China, Han Zheng, and discussed the latest regional and international developments, exchanged views on them, and affirmed the two friendly countries’ commitment to continuing joint coordination on regional and international issues.
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“During the meeting, they reviewed the distinguished bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement on X.
The two leaders also expressed their aspiration to continue advancing bilateral relations, particularly in the economic and investment fields.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Beijing on Tuesday on an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic engagement with China. This visit reflects ongoing efforts to deepen Saudi–China relations.
