On October 7, 2024, Ambassador of China to Saudi Arabia Chang Hua met with Saudi Minister of Culture H.H. Badr bin Farhan Al Saud.
Ambassador Chang said that bilateral cooperation in various fields, under the strategic guidance and solicitude of the leaders of China and Saudi Arabia, has developed rapidly. China is willing to work with Saudi Arabia to implement the important consensus reached either by the leaders of the two countries or by the fourth meeting of the China-Saudi Arabia High-Level Committee. As the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Saudi Arabia is approaching, we will take the opportunity to promote the "China-Saudi Arabia Cultural Year", carry out the Global Civilization Initiative, and to enhance the cultural exchanges and cooperation to a new level.
Prence Badr said that China enjoys splendid and long-standing civilization, likewise, Saudi Arabia has a unique history and culture. Cultural exchanges between the two countries are broad and prosperous. Saudi Arabia is willing to collaborate with China to host various events in the "China-Saudi Arabia Cultural Year" in an effort to enhance the mutual understanding and affection between the people of the two countries.