The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia and China held their second round of political consultations in Riyadh on Monday, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The meeting was co-chaired by Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed El-Khereiji, and China’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deng Li, representing their respective governments.
During the discussions, the two sides reviewed the progress of bilateral relations and emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation to meet the shared aspirations of both nations. They also exchanged updates on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
In addition, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to China, Abdulrahman Al-Harbi, and Nasser Al-Ghanoum, Director of the Asian Countries Department at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the consultations.
In September, a high-level Saudi-Chinese Committee meeting was held in Riyadh, focusing on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the political and security realms. Officials also explored opportunities for collaboration in key sectors, including trade, energy, investment, culture, and technology.
