Riyadh: China and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen coordination and communication on key regional and global matters, marking another step in their growing strategic partnership.
The understanding was reached during talks in Riyadh between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Both sides said closer coordination would help promote stability in the Middle East and contribute to a more balanced global order.
China praised Saudi Arabia’s role in regional diplomacy and its efforts to support peace and dialogue in West Asia. Saudi Arabia, in turn, welcomed China’s engagement in regional affairs and expressed interest in expanding cooperation across political and economic fields.
The two countries reiterated their shared position on the Palestinian issue, calling for a comprehensive and just solution that supports the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. They also discussed wider international challenges and agreed on the importance of dialogue and multilateral cooperation.
Beyond diplomacy, the talks covered practical areas of cooperation, including energy, investment, new energy technologies and green development. Both sides see these sectors as key to long term economic growth and diversification.
China and Saudi Arabia also agreed to facilitate exchanges by advancing mutual visa exemptions for diplomatic and special passport holders, a move expected to ease official travel and deepen people to people contacts.
The meeting was part of Wang Yi’s broader Middle East visit, which includes stops in other regional capitals. Analysts see the talks as part of China’s wider effort to expand its diplomatic presence in the Gulf and strengthen ties with key regional partners, while Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its international relationships and play a more active role on the global stage.