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. 



Albudaiwi Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
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Albudaiwi Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi welcomed the announcement of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

He expressed hope that the agreement would contribute to restoring security and peace in the Gaza Strip, ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to its residents, and facilitating the return of displaced individuals to their homes.

Albudaiwi also highlighted the devastating impact of the war waged by Israel on the Palestinian enclave, which resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians, the destruction of infrastructure, and an unprecedented deterioration in humanitarian conditions.

Moreover, he commended Qatar, Egypt, and the US for their significant efforts and diligent work with all relevant parties to reach the agreement.

Albudaiwi reiterated the GCC's steadfast position on the Palestinian cause, emphasizing support for the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and the guarantee of refugees' rights.