On January 26, 2025, Ambassador of China to Saudi Arabia Chang Hua met with Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji.
Ambassador Chang Hua said that this year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Saudi Arabia. Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of two countries, joint construction of Belt and Road Initiative and Saudi Vision 2030 are deeply aligned. Political mutual trust between the two countries has been continuously deepened, practical cooperation has produced fruitful results, and people-to-people exchanges have become increasingly close. China has always prioritized the relationship with Saudi Arabia in the overall framework of foreign policies, especially in the Middle East. China is willing to deepen cooperation with Saudi Arabia in traditional fields and continuously expand cooperation in emerging and future-oriented fields. China is willing to organize the 2025 "China-Saudi Arabia Cultural Year" event successfully with Saudi Arabia as well.
El-Khereiji extended his greetings on the Chinese Spring Festival and expressed that Saudi Arabia attaches great importance to developing relations with China and is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China in various fields.