President Xi Jinping arrived in Riyadh by special plane.
On the afternoon of December 7, President Xi Jinping arrived in Riyadh by special plane and, at the invitation of King Salman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, attended the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit and paid a state visit to Saudi Arabia.
Concierge escort machine pulls out the color band of Chinese national flag, warmly welcome the visit of President Xi Jinping.
When the plane entered the air over Riyadh, Special fighter escort of Saudi Air Force along with it.
President Xi Jinping delivered a written speech, said on behalf of the Chinese government and people, extended sincere greetings and best wishes to the Saudi government and people.
He pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Saudi Arabia 32 years ago, the strategic mutual trust between the two sides has been consolidated, and the practical cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results.
In particular, since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries in 2016, together with King Salman, it have led China Saudi Arabia relations to achieve significant development, which not only benefits both peoples, but also effectively promotes regional peace, stability, prosperity and development.
During the visit, President Xi Jinping will exchange in-depth views with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of common concern, and jointly plan the development direction of China Saudi Arabia relations.
Will work with leaders of Arab countries and GCC countries to push China Arab and China Maritime relations to a new level.
On December 8th, An English version of the article titled "Carrying Forward Our Millennia-old Friendship and Jointly Creating a Better Future" was published on the Saudi newspaper Al Riyadh:
Title: Carrying Forward Our Millennia-old Friendship and Jointly Creating a Better Future
The major aspect:
1. First, a time-honored friendship that goes back thousands of years.
2. Second, solidarity and cooperation for a China-Arab community with a shared future in the new era.
3. Third, joint endeavor to cultivate the China-GCC strategic partnership.
4. Fourth, sustained efforts to bring the China-Saudi Arabia comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights.
It presents China Saudi Arabia friendship will last forever! Write a new chapter of China Saudi Arabia friendship!