Chinese President Departs Riyadh after Bolstering Strategic Partnership with Arab World 

Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen off at Riyadh airport by Governor of the Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen off at Riyadh airport by Governor of the Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Chinese President Departs Riyadh after Bolstering Strategic Partnership with Arab World 

Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen off at Riyadh airport by Governor of the Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen off at Riyadh airport by Governor of the Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Saturday his official visit to Saudi Arabia where he had taken part in three summits that culminated in the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. 

He also presided over the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding with the Kingdom. 

The visit was capped with agreements with Gulf and Arab leaders on the need to deepen and bolster comprehensive cooperation and elevate it to new levels in various fields. 

He discussed with the leaders issues of common interest, stressing the need to intensify efforts to achieve peace, security, stability and prosperity throughout the world. 

Xi was seen off at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport by Governor of the Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Governor of the Public Investment Fund Yasir Al-Rumayyan. 

The Chinese leader had taken part in the Saudi-Chinese summit that was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and attended by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. 

He took part in the Gulf-Chinese summit that included the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab-Chinese summit that included Arab and Gulf leaders. 

Xi held talks with participating leaders on ways to bolster bilateral relations and the sustainable partnership between their countries in various fields. 



Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
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Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)

Oman and Bahrain held expanded talks this week aimed at bolstering their strong bilateral relations and widening their partnership.

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq received Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Muscat on Tuesday to discuss opportunities to develop their economic and investment partnership.

They stressed the importance of encouraging the public and private sectors to diversify their fields to meet the aspirations of their people and countries. They also welcomed the establishment of the Omani-Bahraini Investment Company.

King Hamad was in Oman at the head of a senior delegation on January 14 and 15.

The leaders praised the growth of the historic relations between their countries.

They hailed the success of the Omani-Bahraini business council and its role in boosting bilateral cooperation and execution of joint projects that meet their countries’ aspirations.

King Hamad and Sultan Haitham discussed the work of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its success in boosting collective work. They hoped to deepen cooperation and integration between its countries.

They reviewed regional and international developments, underscoring the importance of resolving crises and disputes through peaceful means and bolstering dialogue and international cooperation.

Oman and Bahrain signed 25 agreements and memoranda of understanding during King Hamad’s visit. They covered double taxation, endowments, zakat, meteorology, the stock market, health, media, scientific and educational cooperation, investment opportunities, food security, agricultural production and development and other issues.