China FM to Visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Reuters file photo)
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Reuters file photo)
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China FM to Visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Reuters file photo)
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Reuters file photo)

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on an official visit to the Kingdom.

China’s Ambassador in Riyadh Chen Weiqing said that he is visiting at the invitation of his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan. He will also meet with Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf during the trip.

Chen told Asharq Al-Awsat that Wang will discuss with the Saudi leadership and Prince Farhan issues of joint interest and means to bolster bilateral relations.

He added that Beijing shares Riyadh’s views on regional and international affairs.

Wang will discuss the crisis in Yemen and underscore China’s emphasis of the importance of the country’s unity and security. He will tackle the newly announced Saudi initiative aimed at resolving the crisis and paving the way for a comprehensive political solution.

They will also tackle the crisis in Syria and ways to push forward the political crisis.

China is working closely with Saudi Arabia and other friendly and allied countries to reach a political solution to the crisis, he stressed.

Saudi Arabia and China have set examples in cooperation that should be emulated by other countries, continued Chen.

On the coronavirus pandemic, the envoy said China was fully prepared to cooperate with the Kingdom to support the World Health Organization and unify global efforts to combat the outbreak and provide vaccines.

He revealed that China has so far produced five vaccines and was testing 17 others.

China has succeeded in curbing the outbreak and will achieve broader economic growth this year, he went on to say. It will work in coordination with Saudi Arabia to push forward global recovery in wake of the pandemic.



UAE, Syrian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani meet on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. (WAM)
United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani meet on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. (WAM)
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UAE, Syrian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani meet on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. (WAM)
United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani meet on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. (WAM)

United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday.

The officials discussed strengthening the long-standing relations between their countries and peoples, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation in areas of shared interest.

The discussions covered the situation in Syria, along with the latest regional developments.

Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the UAE’s firm stance in supporting Syria’s independence and sovereignty over its entire territories, standing by the Syrian people, and backing all efforts aimed at fulfilling their aspirations for lasting security, stability and a dignified life.

He emphasized the importance of advancing the path of reconstruction and development in Syria, and ensuring all necessary factors for security and stability to secure a promising future filled with opportunities for prosperity and well-being for its people.

The officials also discussed a range of issues related to the WGS 2025 and explored ways to leverage the event for strengthened international cooperation and support of the Sustainable Development Goals.