Wang Yi: China plays constructive role in resuming UNHCR talks
“China has always had an objective and fair position on the Iranian nuclear issue and is committed to The protection of the international system of non-proliferation and the defense of the security and stability of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region does not seek any personal or political gain.
“China understands and supports Saudi Arabia’s legitimate concerns about maintaining its national security,” he said.
In the face of international tensions, China and Saudi Arabia must maintain close strategic ties, Wang Yi said; This is the responsibility set out in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between China and Saudi Arabia. In recent years, with the attention and strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, the relations between China and Saudi Arabia are constantly developing.
The Chinese Foreign Minister added that his country appreciates Saudi Arabia’s strong position in supporting China on issues of major Chinese interest and, as always, strongly supports Saudi Arabia in protecting national sovereignty, security and stability, and will certainly intervene in any way. In internal affairs, Saudi Arabia is opposed.
He continued: “Beijing is actively involved in Saudi Arabia’s development projects and wants to work with Riyadh to deepen the joint construction of the” Belt and Road “and” Vision 2030 “of Saudi Arabia, and to achieve more results in cooperation in Efforts in the fields of energy, infrastructure, investment and 5G.
According to him, China wants to take the opportunity of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of relations between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council to negotiate a free trade agreement between China and the council as soon as possible.
Wang said Beijing appreciates Riyadh’s active readiness to host the Sino-Arab Summit and wants to keep in touch with the summit in due course.
“The relations between his country and China are very important and are going well,” said Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. Riyadh has always regarded Beijing as a reliable strategic partner and is willing to work together to deepen cooperation in various fields.
He added: “Saudi Arabia attaches great importance to China’s unique role in the Iranian nuclear issue and expects that this country will play an important role in resuming the Iranian nuclear deal and a comprehensive and lasting solution to this issue.”
The Saudi Prime Minister praised China for opposing foreign intervention in Saudi internal affairs, adding: “Saudi Arabia also strongly opposes any interference in China’s internal affairs, a principle that Riyadh has always defended.”
In the end, the two sides also agreed to make joint efforts to advance bilateral relations to a higher and deeper level.
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