The Saudi Arabian government says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the country from Wednesday through Friday for talks with King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
The government says Xi responded to an invitation from the king.
The Saudi economy is heavily dependent on oil revenues. The government is apparently trying to take the opportunity to deepen economic ties with China, a major importer of its oil.
In July, US President Joe Biden visited the Arab nation to meet the king.
Saudi Arabia is expanding its diplomatic and economic presence amid a pressing demand for oil supply globally due to the worsening Ukraine situation.
The government says Xi responded to an invitation from the king.
The Saudi economy is heavily dependent on oil revenues. The government is apparently trying to take the opportunity to deepen economic ties with China, a major importer of its oil.
In July, US President Joe Biden visited the Arab nation to meet the king.
Saudi Arabia is expanding its diplomatic and economic presence amid a pressing demand for oil supply globally due to the worsening Ukraine situation.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Saudi Arabia from Wednesday to Friday for discussions with King Salman bin Abdulaziz. Xi's visit follows an invitation from the king, and the Saudi government aims to strengthen economic ties with China, a significant oil importer. Prior to this, US President
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221207_06/
Date: Dec. 7, 2022
Created: 2022/12/07 07:20
Updated: 2025/12/09 10:43
Last Read: 2022/12/08 11:01