Saudi Arabia and China have pledged to strengthen relations as part of their foreign policy, establishing an example of solidarity and cooperation for developing nations. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to steadfastly defending each other’s core interests, upholding one another’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, and working together to defend international law norms, norms of international relations, and the fundamental precepts of international relations.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to steadfastly defending each other's core interests, upholding one another's territorial integrity and sovereignty, and working together to defend international law norms, norms of international relations, and the fundamental precepts of international relations.
The Saudi side reiterated its support for the one-China tenet. Furthermore, the Chinese side reaffirmed its opposition to any actions that would meddle in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its support for the Kingdom in maintaining its security and stability. It also rejected any attacks directed against civilians, civilian facilities, territories, and Saudi interests. The Chinese government received greetings from the Saudi side for holding the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party successfully. The Chinese side also commended the Kingdom for its outstanding accomplishments in national development under the umbrella of Vision 2030.
The abundant oil resources in the Kingdom and China's broad markets for their oil trade volume and the solid foundations of their collaboration, the expansion and strengthening of collaboration in the energy sector are consistent with the shared interests. The two states emphasized the significance of oil market stability globally.
Both parties acknowledged their increased collaboration in the energy sector as a vital strategic alliance. They also praised the abundant oil resources in the Kingdom and China’s broad markets for their oil trade volume and the solid foundations of their collaboration. Additionally, they said that the expansion and strengthening of collaboration in the energy sector are consistent with the shared interests of both parties. They also emphasized the significance of oil market stability globally. China appreciated the Kingdom’s position as a dependable major crude oil supplier to China as well as a supporter of the equilibrium and stability in the global oil markets. The two parties decided to increase their collaboration in various industries and projects, including electricity, the solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources, and to look into potential joint investment prospects in the petrochemicals industry.
The two states commitment to advancing cooperation and coordination in the defense and security fields, enhancing and raising the level of information and expertise exchange in the fight against organized crime, including terrorist crimes, and preventing violence and extremism.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation and coordination in the defense and security fields, enhancing and raising the level of information and expertise exchange in the fight against organized crime, including terrorist crimes, and preventing violence and extremism. Both countries reaffirmed their opposition to and condemn extremism and terrorism in all its manifestations, their refusal to associate terrorism with any particular society, race, or religion, their rejection of applying differential standards to the fight against terrorism, and the significance of promoting moderation and tolerance.
In view of the present geopolitical events, both countries also emphasized the need to convene China-GCC and Arab-Chinese summits and reaffirmed their support for the concept of a China-Arab community with a shared destiny in the new age. Additionally, they emphasized their appreciation for the Forum’s significant contribution to advancing bilateral cooperation between China and Arab nations and their desire to be involved in its creation and growth. Additionally, they emphasized the significance of working together to expand the strategic partnership ties between the GCC States and China, reach a free trade agreement, and advance plans for the 6+1 GCC-China Meeting of Ministers of Economy and Trade.
Both countries also emphasized the need to convene China-GCC and Arab-Chinese summits reaffirmed their support for the concept of a China-Arab community with a shared destiny in the new age.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to coordinating and stepping up efforts to maintain international peace and security, as well as their determination to continue doing so in the appropriate organizations and to call for constructive dialogue in order to advance the goals and tenets of the United Nations Charter and the core ideas guiding international relations. On the basis of respect for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the States in the area, they also agreed on the need to seek diplomatic and political solutions to the region’s insistent problems.
The two parties also acknowledged the need to bolster their collaboration and partnership to assist stability and development on the African continent.
The Chinese side praised the Kingdom’s good contributions and exceptional support for the advancement of regional and global peace and stability. The Saudi side applauded China’s actions and efforts to bring about security and stability in the Middle East. The two parties also acknowledged the need to bolster their collaboration and partnership to assist stability and development on the African continent.
The Saudi side voiced its support for the Xi Jinping-led Global Development Initiative and said it looked forward to cooperating within its framework. This would help hasten the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Saudi side also praised the Global Security Initiative, which Chinese President Xi Jinping established. They also emphasized the significance of working together to advance inclusive global development for the benefit of all parties involved and the necessity of maintaining stable global energy markets.
Fatime Mehdi, Researcher at the University of Siena, Italy.